McCain was more concerned about making up lies about Obama than answering questions.
Obama understood average american's strugles.

10:48 pm October 7, 2008

Ken wrote:

The candidates are wasting their time and ours by answering this week's questions with last week's answers. Do they think we missed what they said last week? The public presented some very important questions that were ignored by the candidates.

10:49 pm October 7, 2008

Linda wrote:

Obama is clearly more concerned with aerage Americans and the challenges we face. McCain seems so out of touch he seems medicated.

10:52 pm October 7, 2008

Wendy wrote:

Obama is so handsome!

10:53 pm October 7, 2008

Voter wrote:

MCCAIN KICKED ASS

10:54 pm October 7, 2008

Voter wrote:

Obama seems more worried about seeming cool to other countries. The last thing the US needs to do is bring BLING to the White House.

10:55 pm October 7, 2008

Kevin Morgan wrote:

McCain came off as desperate and old. Other than that he did better than the last one. Obama won IMO. He was thinking about the problems while McCain appeared to be thinking about his poll numbers.

10:55 pm October 7, 2008

Misha Charrett wrote:

Your poll has been compromised by someone automatically logging votes for McCain!

10:56 pm October 7, 2008

FriendlyFred wrote:

It's no secret, Barack Obama Won Again!

He kept his cool under some pretty mean spin and mud slinging by McCain. Anyone who watched can clearly see who is more fit to lead us into the future, Barack Obama Won!

Exuse me Obama said everything wrong! He is the biggest idiot alive because he said so many things that are just about getting the goverment to watch our every move! Congrats people that are voting for Obama! You will trash our Country!!!!!!!!!!

10:57 pm October 7, 2008

Undecided Voter wrote:

McCain clearly won. There was the typical back and forth. But McCain made Obama look like a 1st grader when it came to foreign policy. I also expected more out of Obama on domestic issues like healthcare and taxes. McCain won straight across.

10:58 pm October 7, 2008

Spamming the survey wrote:

Being interested in how things would play out, I sat there and just kept on hitting refresh on the poll data. At about 10:49, there were about 85 total votes, with McCain having a total of 10. Within less than a minute, McCain had over 1000 votes. It's now 10:53, and McCain has 5817 votes in his favor (93.3%), to Obama's 404. Oops, now it's at 6571 for McCain. And now it's 7038. And now it's 7523. (It's been about a minute)

Now it's 10:55 and McCain has 8940 votes.

To whoever is spamming the survey, you understand that manipulating the poll data won't actually make McCain win the debate, right?

10:58 pm October 7, 2008

Hands down, McCain won wrote:

It's not the time to take a chance on change. We need a steady hand at the helm. Nothing personal, I don't really believe Barack, wish I could say I did.

10:59 pm October 7, 2008

Juano wrote:

The online poll was obviously hit by some robots with 10,000+ votes for McCain and only about 600 for Obama.

10:59 pm October 7, 2008

Steve wrote:

McCain spent more time answering the questions. I'm not sure about some of his specific programs. But I think this shows McCain is the BETTER choice. Obama's economics do not add up.

11:00 pm October 7, 2008

John wrote:

It's over, Obama will be the next president.

11:00 pm October 7, 2008

KristenS wrote:

Again, Obama was nothing less than presidential. McCain is so desperate and came off as agitated and anxious. (and if he said "my friends" one more time I was going to lose it. I digress...) Obama, hands down. McCain is toast.

11:00 pm October 7, 2008

Scott from Portland OR wrote:

McCain is a great public servant, but is not qualified to be president. Obama clearly manhandled him on all substantive issues.

11:01 pm October 7, 2008

Juano wrote:

It might be the CIA trying to derail Obama.

11:02 pm October 7, 2008

Misha Charrett wrote:

They must have logged exactly 10,000 and then stopped. Subtract 10,000 from McCain and you probably have the right numbers.

11:02 pm October 7, 2008

Michael Morrison wrote:

Obama has walked across the backs of Women to gain the presidency.

11:03 pm October 7, 2008

sandy wrote:

When McCain started talking about how we need a "cool hand" to lead us, I thought "so right!" - tha's why we need Obama. McCain has a dangerous temper.
I trust Obama to stay steady, definitely not McCAin.

11:03 pm October 7, 2008

George Patton wrote:

Why are my posts being blocked?

11:04 pm October 7, 2008

To the Spammer wrote:

Hey spamguy,

If you're going to try and rig the survey data, could you have either done it for Obama, or at least tried to make the responses believable? You're just feeding the popular perception that the Republican party is a bunch of lying D-bags.

11:05 pm October 7, 2008

SCS wrote:

Saying that Obama will somehow trash this country? Nice try, bub, coming from a person like you who voted in Bush twice. As if Bush himself didn't trash it. Denial is the biggest river.

11:05 pm October 7, 2008

John wrote:

McCain is predictable to always be a tired looking, grouchy old man

11:06 pm October 7, 2008

Bob wrote:

McCain looked like a decrepit, sad old man.

11:06 pm October 7, 2008

Oscar LeMaster wrote:

As an older American, I felt McCain won with two thoughts. One was the role of healthcare. He noted it as a responsiblity and Obama as a right. McCain was totally correct and Obama proves to be the socialist candidate. The second was McCain's view of America which reminded me of Reagan and the vision and hope to believe in America. So different that Obama. And, McCain is much more comfortable in this setting than Obama. For whatever reason, Obama cannot speak well off the cuff.

11:07 pm October 7, 2008

david wrote:

McCain is ready to lead.
Obama is ready to watch.

11:08 pm October 7, 2008

SCS wrote:

Are the votes on this blog the way Diebold will count votes in Ohio? If so, I guess McCain will win regardless of how many real votes Obama gets.

11:08 pm October 7, 2008

Susan wrote:

The closing remarks, and throughout, in light of all our world and economic problems, Obama was so presidential on both domestic and international issues

11:08 pm October 7, 2008

Richard wrote:

john mccain doesn't specifcally answer any questions. He's so afraid of other countries that he won't propose a specific foreign policy plan. He doesn't know much about the economy. He just goes on and on about history and his track record.

11:09 pm October 7, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

liked McCain on the mortage crisis solution. Liked his statements on foreign relationships. Obama was too wordy. The debate really did not change my mind.

11:11 pm October 7, 2008

concerned citizen wrote:

this poll's results are inherantly inaccurate and statistically impossible. obviously being bolstered by robots.

first there is no limit on how many times you can vote and secondly - every 2 seconds mccain's vote total is increased by 400 votes, while Obama's increases by 10 votes - the american public won't be fooled that easily. Nor will the American public accept this type of fraud at the polls on November 4th

11:11 pm October 7, 2008

Katy wrote:

Obama is all talk. Why has he avoided so many votes? Then tonight he shifted his plans again. He lost me.

These poll results are inherantly inaccurate and statistically impossible. obviously being bolstered by robots.

first there is no limit on how many times you can vote and secondly - every 2 seconds mccain's vote total is increased by 400 votes, while Obama's increases by 10 votes - the american public won't be fooled that easily. Nor will the American public accept this type of fraud at the polls on November 4th

11:16 pm October 7, 2008

real native wrote:

Well, of course Obama won becuase he was the only one to explain his plans and ideas, rather than pointing fingers and believing we are "winning in Iraq". McCain smells like Bush... LMAO!

11:16 pm October 7, 2008

Evan wrote:

the vast majority of you people commenting on here are complete fools with obviously biased beliefs.....its sad

11:16 pm October 7, 2008

sheila wrote:

mccain did well, answered the questions and kept within the time limits, obama, spun the question for 60-90 seconds and then explained rather than answered and rarely kept to the time limit, and brokaw did a weak job hosting the event, he should have kept to the time limits

11:17 pm October 7, 2008

Ralph Tordo wrote:

McCain wants to spend another 300 BILLION dollars to bail out deadbeats. As someone who works hard for my money but who hasn't bought a home yet (because I know I cannot afford the kind of home I want) I'm sick to my stomach at the thought of yet ANOTHER bailout for irresponsible people.

11:18 pm October 7, 2008

YOur program is false wrote:

I tried several times to vote and post for Obama but was blocked each time. What gives???

11:18 pm October 7, 2008

Virginia is for Lovers wrote:

Why was McCain doddering all over the stage while Obama was speaking? A bad theatre move for him, since it just contrasted the athletic upright posture of the much more graceful Obama, compared with the hunched-over staggering posture of McCain? I would have thought he would get better coaching.

McCain looked lame writing down questions that he was about to answer in 30 seconds. Especially since he didn't apparently intend to actually answer the question.

I don't get that this is a better forum for McCain. He fumbles over his phrasing so much even with a script and TelePromptR, and when he freelances he just looks mixed up and absent-minded.

He really needs to lose the "my friends" schtick. It sounds condescending. And, does anyone under the age of 70 use the word crony?

11:19 pm October 7, 2008

Tom Observer wrote:

Crisis? What crisis? President McCain said that American people are doing fine

11:19 pm October 7, 2008

M. Morrison wrote:

Obama's story is a lie and the Obamabots don't understand that.

11:20 pm October 7, 2008

Cindy sucks wrote:

Anyone notice that Obama and Michelle stayed behind to actually talk to voters? McCain left within 3 minutes of the debates ending. Arm candy cindy wouldn't even shake hands with any of the voters much less talk to them! Is she too good to shake a stranger's hand? A VOTER'S hand? How will this relate to middle class???

11:21 pm October 7, 2008

Sorin wrote:

when I am ready to let my 70 yrs old grandfather manager my 401K, I may decide to vote for McCain to manage this country's economy.

Until then I'll stick with someone who understands the eocnomic issues

11:21 pm October 7, 2008

Piola wrote:

I wonder who will insure McCain with his melanoma after he passes his plan.

11:21 pm October 7, 2008

Don McLean wrote:

Nobody won. We all lost. The format was horrible. The audience couldn't spontaneously ask a zinger of a question. Brokaw had a series of Meet the Press questions. Both candidates were motor mouths and didn't know when to stop. Neither called for any sacrifices and both continually avoided any questions which would require sacrifices from the public.

11:22 pm October 7, 2008

ridge wrote:

To all individuals, I am an 18 year old high school student and I have been practicing debate for almost 4 years. I have judged rookies and pros in debate and I know the fundamental principles of Lincoln-Douglass Debate. Tonight, I took notes on both candidates and I believe Senator McCain is the winner of this debate because he clearly shows he is more adequate of becoming Commander of Chief for the United States than Senator Obama. If you type in the poll question: "Who would be a better Commander of Chief?" The answer will show that over half of the population of the U.S. favor McCain versus a quarter of the population for Obama.

11:22 pm October 7, 2008

Jim wrote:

Nobama was on the ropes all night. "let me explain", "let me respond", McCain had him out-classed all night. Please vote for a true American and not more/bigger government.

11:23 pm October 7, 2008

JLF wrote:

Can a socialist agenda really work in a country that is built on a capitalist economy? There is a big disconnect here. When are people going to call Obama out for the socialist he is? Oh by the way, healthcare and education are not free in socialist countries. They are just paid for out of tax dollars. The only difference is you have to relinquish control of the system and the healthcare options to the government. Just cross the border to Canada and you can see that even when a country embraces socialism, the system is facing immense pressures and breakdown, That's why lots of Canadians seek medical care and access to life saving medications/treatments here in the USA. They are not getting it there. Think about it people!

11:23 pm October 7, 2008

ann Dermansky wrote:

Warching McCain prowl around while Obama answered questions was painful. He's the archetypal grumpy old man, Obama sure knows how to sit on a stool, sure knows how to answer a question, sure was the winner.

11:24 pm October 7, 2008

karen wrote:

Im sick of listening to McCain, He says the same things over and over, and to be honest, if i hear ...my friends again...i want to be invited over to one of his numerous houses for lunch.

11:24 pm October 7, 2008

Tiffany wrote:

Look at this country over the past 8 years. I think McCain will keep us headed in the same direction and as a health care professional, a wife and mother, I am fearful of another "Bush". I think we all want more for our family's future than we have in front of us right now. I truly believe that Obama will do that for us.

11:24 pm October 7, 2008

Lee wrote:

McCain attacks Obama with the "say's one thing when he's talking to people in san fran and another in the country" and yet he himself says one thing in front of his war veteran buddies, and another to the public.

11:25 pm October 7, 2008

obama supporter wrote:

By the way...
Do you know that McCain divorced his first wife after she was disfigured in a car accident? This happened after he came back from being a POW. He remarried a rich, young woman, who is his current wife, and bribed his first one to keep her mouth shut. He doesn't know how many houses he has. McCain is for the upper class only.

11:25 pm October 7, 2008

Lynn R. wrote:

McCain did not connect with me on the pocketbook issues and Obama did - bottom line. So, once you pulled back the weeds and the banter, I felt Obama came out stronger and talked to me at my kitchen table.

11:25 pm October 7, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

I think you need to go to college before you start lecturing us on presidential debates.

11:26 pm October 7, 2008

Alma wrote:

I think what Americans REALLY want from the next president is for both parties to work together, stop the mudslinging and finger pointing and give us hope for some REAL change. I still think Obama is the stronger canditate!

11:26 pm October 7, 2008

HOW CAN YOU FOOLISHLY THINK OBAMA RELATES TO AVERAGE AMERICANS???? wrote:

He went to elementary private school overseas; He then went to private school in Hawaii; He started at Columbia university and finished his education at Harvard Law School. He has never been in the military...why not???

He is a typical democratic figurehead who has accomplished nothing except great speeches. Please wake up and realize this.

He has never worked a day in an "average American" job.

11:27 pm October 7, 2008

Concerned Voter wrote:

I think McCain did a better job. I am glad he is finally letting the american people know about Obama's history and experience(which isn't much). All these Obama supporters are talking about the lies McCain makes up about Obama, but they are really facts. He won't admit it, but if you really want to know about Obama look at his voting record.

I am not a big fan of McCain's but Obama scares the hell out of me and he should scare the hell out of you too!

11:27 pm October 7, 2008

RC wrote:

I think you people are beautiful

11:28 pm October 7, 2008

Ryan Moorman wrote:

I am 14 and in 9th grade in California and I think Senator Obama won because of how he handled all of the questions in a very gentle manner, along with the fact that he did not try to avoid any of the questions that were asked. Senator McCain did not answer all of the questions directly. He stated comments that were not relavant to the questions asked.

11:30 pm October 7, 2008

Disappointed wrote:

I've heard all the stump campaign speeches from both candiates and their surrogates. In the last several weeks, we've seen an changes of direction of the campaigns into much more negative campaigning. (Sadly, the McCain campaign seems to have descended into a campaign of character assassination.) So, this evening, I was looking at the candidates' behavior, especially how they treated each other. At times, McCain treated Obama with a complete lack of respect, which was undignified and unnecessary - certainly not "presidential".

11:30 pm October 7, 2008

Jimmy Smith wrote:

Definitely Obama won the presidential debate. He was to the point that American people wants. American people are concerned on their basic need.Obama prioritzed the issues on hand and Mccain was not. He was too vague regarding the priorities.

11:31 pm October 7, 2008

california gal wrote:

Does everyone forget so fast why McCain is hunched over?
It was because he was serving our country (tortured)so you can have your absolutely rediculous views.

11:32 pm October 7, 2008

Nevadaman wrote:

To the person that criticized McCain's hunched over appearance get a clue! His posture is the direct result of being held and tortured relentlessly in a North Vietnamese POW camp for years!

11:32 pm October 7, 2008

karen wrote:

I think Obama is a great talker,and can talk his way around anything. McCain came off more knowledgeable and made a lot more sense.

11:32 pm October 7, 2008

michelle wrote:

If anybody out there thinks voting for a man that has been in the Senate for less than 2 years and hasn't served a day in the military is a good idea, think again. Please, if you want your taxes raised, this country's moral values to go into the gutter, and more social welfare programs to be created for lazy people that don't want to work, please by all means vote for Obama because that is exactly what will happen. And if you think that because a man talks nice, or looks nice, is a means of justification for your vote, stay home. Obama is a celebrity fad that represents tranparency and callousness where as McCain has served his country his entire life and has based his moral integrity on honesty. With the state of America the way it is today, you would be a fool to vote for Nobama.

11:33 pm October 7, 2008

Campbell wrote:

McCain won with foreign policy and a suggestion for economic recover but the real issues were never discussed. McCain won this one on experience but the American people wanted answers as to why it happened. The American people wanted to hear about who was responsible. McCain did start but he did not finish it. That is what needs to be publicly said is we know who did it and this is what we are going to do to fix it. Can you say Barney Frank?

11:33 pm October 7, 2008

Kath wrote:

Sen McCain's proposal to buy failed mortgages and renegotiate the terms is ALREADY IN THE BAILOUT BILL recently passed. He really should read that thing.

11:33 pm October 7, 2008

Michaele wrote:

I believe McCain sticks to his story and Obama changes to whatever the people want to hear. He is so shady, Americans, do your homework, Acorn is being investigated again for voter fraud, search Obama and Acorn and see all this hits!! Also, would you vote for someone whose record shows his dedication or for someone who hangs out with Ayers and goes to church 20 years before realizing his minister is Anti- American and racist! Please do your homework and don't be stupid this is freaking America! The damn democrats and their Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae which paid Obama millions at the time of the bailout....
what more do you need to see that he is the wolf in sheeps clothing? For goodness sake, our country is at risk. If Bush did anything he consentrated on our security -

11:33 pm October 7, 2008

concerned wrote:

we need someone who cares enough to lead the world out of self interest and greed. which candidate is concerned about people everywhere, not just Americans. that is the person we need. It is the world in turmoil and the future of our children being the center of my concern. We are it the most desperate situation and need a progressive person to change the way people think.

11:34 pm October 7, 2008

Marie wrote:

I hope McCain won. I am concerned with Obama's judgment. I hate to revisit issues. However, I just can't get past his attending that Church even though he claims that he didn't agree with the opinions of the minister. To stay at a church spewing such slandar is one thing, though I still can't quite wrap my head around it. But to expose one's children week by week for a number of years is abhorrant. As a mother, I want only the best for my children. I wouldn't want my children exposed to such trash. If it happened once, I would have a good conversation about why I believed the comments were wrong and never return. But to return over and over again? I know the kids are not to be put at issue. But this truly doesn't go to the kids. They didn't drive themselves to Church. Obama & Michelle did.

11:34 pm October 7, 2008

Voting in America's best interest wrote:

I just have to comment on those who say McCain is too old. When did that become a bad thing? In my book, it says experience. I would trust McCain's life experience over Obama's any day. History and track record are so important! And anyone who says that McCain was not specific in his foreign policy discussion needs to realize he was exercising good judgement. You don't lay your cards out on the table for all to see when it comes to national security. Another example of proven experience. McCain/Palin '08

11:35 pm October 7, 2008

Cortez wrote:

to the 18 year old voter who posted a comment of practicing debate for almost four years . . . I believe you are 100% RIGHT!!!!!!! of the next commander of Chief!

11:35 pm October 7, 2008

M. Morrison wrote:

The old man McCain will win by a landslide; now all Obamatons should have a group unbunching of your panties.

11:36 pm October 7, 2008

KG wrote:

Obama wants rights to your money, the minds of your children, and your overall freedom. "We all need to serve...join the military...join the peace corps..." and "it's neighborly to pay more taxes if you make more money..."

Being neighborly is going next door and handing my neighbor a bundt cake, not going next door and handing them my paycheck.

And I'll join the peace corps or the military if I want to, not because my president tells me it's an obligation.

11:37 pm October 7, 2008

Jeanne wrote:

I like the fact that McCain pointed out that he vote 'no' on an energy plan because it was loaded with pork. As Americans, we need to be more aware of the sneaky tactics that the government tries to push through under the guise of another bill.

11:37 pm October 7, 2008

SAM wrote:

No one man will destroy this nation in four, or even eight years. That being said. A win by Obama will guarantee 8 years of a Republican administration. So, I say, let him win. He has an ineffectual Congress to work with. The American people will salvage the economy, as usual. And, then we can get back to being America in 2010 when a Republican landslide removes the feckless Democrats from both the House and Senate. Who wins? The Congressional weasles who you all let run rampant while you assume the President is responsible for the situation we find ourselves in. McCain and the House Republicans (and some Dems) gave us all a civics lesson last week. IF CONGRESS WNATS TO STOP A BILL FROM BECOMING LAW (OR EXECUTIVE ACTION) IT CAN! Another Republican for Obama :)

11:38 pm October 7, 2008

Don't want to leave our kids a mess - voter wrote:

Obama won! McCain is out of touch. Does he really think that 5K for health insurance will cut it for a family? I am a small business owner and health insurance is one of our biggest expenses. 5K doesn't even come close to what health care costs for a healthy family.

For all of you savvy web users -- He doesn't even know how to use a computer. He is unhealthy and old.

***The thought of Sarah Palin leading our country is SCARY! YIKES!

11:38 pm October 7, 2008

Jake wrote:

Record is stronger than rhetoric. Obama is making plans and claims that simply do not go with his record in the senate. While he may be more aesthetically pleasing, he lacks the experience to be the President. McCain won the debate. He separated himself from the Bush Admin. as well as Obama on several key issues. PS- I'm a liberal.

11:39 pm October 7, 2008

Cheri wrote:

Obama won! McCain new it and wouldn't even shake Obama's extended hand in the end. Cindy and John hightailed it out of the room and did not even stop to talk to the voters and answer questions; the Obamas stayed. McCain's actions are shameful.
Go Obama!!!!

11:39 pm October 7, 2008

Malik wrote:

The polls say Obama is winning. If he doesn't, I swear, all of America will look like Detroit on Halloween!

11:39 pm October 7, 2008

lola wrote:

I agree with concerned citizen:

This poll’s results are inherantly inaccurate and statistically impossible. obviously being bolstered by robots. First there is no limit on how many times you can vote and secondly - every 2 seconds mccain’s vote total is increased by 400 votes, while Obama’s increases by 10 votes - the american public won’t be fooled that easily. Nor will the American public accept this type of fraud at the polls on November 4th.

11:40 pm October 7, 2008

nobama who? wrote:

I love how in this comment list, the liberals just state they want to vote for Obama because he is a "good guy" and give no other justification whereas the conservatives actually give more thought out, once sentence answers (and moral answers!) as to why they want to vote for John McCain. Again, just another point that proves liberals are full of hot air.

11:40 pm October 7, 2008

Not fooled by Obama wrote:

I tend to blame Tom Brokaw for the "sample" questions that were asked to both McCain & Obama. Where was the question about immigration which is the biggest drain on the America economy? Obama is a good speaker and his people have trained him well on answering question with nothing to back up what he will really do if elected. He has alined himself with many people with who only look out for themselfs first and America last. McCain answered more of the questions asked of him than Obama with relavant answers.

11:41 pm October 7, 2008

Brian wrote:

Senator McCain clearly had the winning advantage in this debate and showed all Americans the great caliber of politician his is. He will be a great President and we'll all find that out in less than a month. God Bless America and our next Republican President, Senator John McCain.

11:41 pm October 7, 2008

John wrote:

McCain is best for the office. Americans need to look at both of their past voting records and more so, their past. Expierence which McCain has,is vital. More so "be honest to the American people". Obama is misleading the America, will say anything to achieve his goals. A sad time for the American people to believe Obama. McCain has won tonights debate, 100%

11:41 pm October 7, 2008

wsj should get act together wrote:

this blog is corrupted, both comments and voting...
waste of effort and v. annoying

11:41 pm October 7, 2008

Texas wrote:

This debate was a waste, nothing new. Where were the questions about beliefs, character, moral issues, etc. Obama is connected to terrorists as well as many other radical groups and it is just ignored by his charisma and articulation. How scary!

11:42 pm October 7, 2008

marisa wrote:

It makes perfect sense that even the comments on this page made by McCain zealots are incomprehensible. If you fail to vote for Obama in November, you have failed this country. McCain will not make a single improvement for upcoming generations. He'll be more interested in inflating the pocketbooks of CEO's, and pouring trillions more dollars into Iraq. Why would you ever support such policies? Give me a break. Clearly the McCain camp needs that healthcare reform the most-so they can pay for a doctor's visit to get their ears and eyes checked!

11:42 pm October 7, 2008

Concerned Voter wrote:

I respect McCain for his ability to survive being a POW for 5 years but don't you all think that someone who has gone through that kind of torture has a screwed and f***ed up perspective when it comes to war? Think about it!

11:42 pm October 7, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Mr. Obama will be an inspiring and capable president. I wish he could take office sooner than January.

11:43 pm October 7, 2008

s.daniel wrote:

Thought each canditate had their moments.Overall John McCain offers better solutions to problems of taxes,health care, and foreign policy. I think McCain has best over all record and judgement.

11:43 pm October 7, 2008

Karen wrote:

I liked that Obama believes that health care is a right, not a privilege or responsibility. Having worked in every area of health care over the past 10 years, I agree - no citizen of the most developed and powerful country in the world should be without health care. And no, it's not socialized medicine...

11:44 pm October 7, 2008

Jake wrote:

Hey Marisa, How will Obama do any of that. Go ahead do internet research, cause we sure did not learn any of his policies from the debate.

11:44 pm October 7, 2008

CSM wrote:

McCain won hands down. He answered the questions. Obama seemed more into answering anything but the questions. He over extended his time limit and even when Tom said Senator, Senator Obama ignored him and continued to talk. I had a stop watch and Obama would go beyond the time limit numerous times. Obama never defended his liberal spending or his never reaching across the aisle. With the way things are you have to cut spending and be able to work with both parties to solve the problems. I didn't like the answer to the what don't you know question when he said I'll have to ask Michelle. Is that what he will do with foreign leader go to his wife for the answers. Tom was horrible he had no control and didn't enforce anything.

11:45 pm October 7, 2008

lol wrote:

what does osama and obama have in common? they both have friends who have bombed the pentagon. hey libs can you explain barney frank to us.

11:46 pm October 7, 2008

Sar wrote:

McCain had same Bush rhetoric with tired older face. Obviously,Obama won the debate.

11:46 pm October 7, 2008

jauiece wrote:

Wake up people. How can you trust Obama with our future when he sat in a racist church for 20 years to get votes in Chicago and surrounded himself with people like known terrorist Bill Ayers? This is unacceptable! You can never question the honor of a true American like John McCain.

11:46 pm October 7, 2008

Max Demar wrote:

Neither one said or made any points that make me want to vote for them. They were both doing the "I want to be president game" and not really giving us solutions.
The finger pointing gets tiresome.

11:46 pm October 7, 2008

Jason wrote:

Seriously, the president is a figure head for their political party,,, I need to know more about the advisors these men hire. I am an undecided voter who has major differences between policies described by both presidential candidates. I find myself picking through the scraps and wishing both candidates had much more open mind to the possibilities.

11:47 pm October 7, 2008

michelle wrote:

I disagree with comments made by marisa. You need a history lesson if you think that Obama is going to make this country a better place since Democrats have a history of inflating taxes to create more govt overhead and spending, not Republicans. Also, you must have clearly missed point in the debate when Obama stated that he would end the war in Iraq to start a new one in Afghanistan, and also bomb Pakistan? Maybe you are the one that need your eyes and ears checked, not the solid policies of a party that believes you should work for a living, not get govt handours...

11:47 pm October 7, 2008

Anomynous wrote:

Watching the debate I saw Obama liked to avoid questions. McCain at least tried to answers them. I felt McCain did better than Obama. Obama could have also tried to not look a little flustered in the background. It turned me off on his character if he can't take heat from McCain. McCain looked more calm on the TV. It is onlymy opinion though.

11:47 pm October 7, 2008

Doreen wrote:

Please, don't be part of the staggering odds against this all-time great American improbable story, of an extremely intelligent guy with a white mother and a black father, coming from Hawaii, becoming the first mixed-race president of the greatest country on earth, my UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

11:48 pm October 7, 2008

Marion wrote:

this debate was a waste of my time. Both candidates digressed from the questions and talked for the sake of talking. neither presented anything to the table that we didn't already know. Obama talks about hypothetical "americans" using very general terms and McCain bores everyone to death. McCain had many many chances to obliterate myths about taxes and health care and he just threw those opportunities away. Obama had many chances to be specific and chose not to do so.

A huge waste of time.

11:48 pm October 7, 2008

SKY wrote:

i believe senator obama won this debate. as he has highly developed public speaking skills, he was able to deliver a much more passionate and powerful speech than senator mccain. i really think that obama realizes that we DO need change, and that we cannot keep on running the u.s. gov't with the same policies that we have had for the last 8 years which, as everyone has seen, have failed. in my opinion, mccain was not very straightforward, as he never is, and unlike obama, his answers were not very detailed; they were more or less like an outline. there were no specifics, even when he was asked for them.

11:49 pm October 7, 2008

justthinking wrote:

I can't believe all the people who think McCain is the better leaded because of foreign policy. Look at his poor judgment! He chose Sarah Palin as his running mate! Now that is scary! McCain looks as if he might keel over any minute ! Then we'd have that brassy, ignorant Palin as Commander in Chief! She is not a smart cookie - just look at her college record! Obama graduated from Harvard! Biden also has a law degree! McCain was at the bottom of his class and probably wouldn't have even been accepted at that school if it wasn't for his dad!

11:49 pm October 7, 2008

Linda wrote:

Well I am over 70 (is that old?) and I say yes - being old can be a bad thing when one is clearly out of touch. And I must say that "out of touch" describes McCain in a nutshell! Experience only means something when you learn from it. When you learn from your country's mistakes and you learn from your own. And McCain has learned nothing, just how to kow-tow to lobbyists and rich CEO's. I DON'T WANT his kind of experience! Remember President Kennedy was closer to the same age as Barack Obama when he was elected...

11:50 pm October 7, 2008

Brian wrote:

Remember clearly what Senator McCain said to everyone during this debate. There are web sites out there on the Internet that DO keep track of a politician's records. Both Obama and McCain can say all they want, it is their past history that tells it all. Before you go and vote, go check the records. You will find that the Democrats and Obama are so far to the left they could be labeled as Socialists. Don't take my word for it. Check the RECORDS!!!!!!

11:50 pm October 7, 2008

Veritas7 wrote:

Obama won. My favorite moment was when he stayed after to shake hands with the people rather than leave early as Mccain did. MccainPalinWorld.com also points out some interesting facts about Mccain that he didn't address in the debate.

11:50 pm October 7, 2008

OBAMA GOT SCHOOLED BY AN OLD MAN wrote:

Ok, but seriously, I don't love ANY politician. I do have to use judgment. One of the things I consider is a history of honesty and humility.

The two things that stuck out tonight was that Obama didn't deny getting money from Fannie Mae and friends; and that when McCain mentioned how Obama wouldn't admit he was wrong...Obama laughed.

So if Obama were to be elected President - is he unlikely to admit making a mistake then? Isn't that one of the things that make us mad at George? If he made a mistake, he should admit it and fix it, right?

11:50 pm October 7, 2008

TX gal wrote:

Something seems to be wrong with your poll.
Seems like the McCain robo-callers have run amuck. I watched the debate tonight and McCain did NOT win. Poor McCain. His boat has sailed, and he's not on it. He came off as an angry old geez who couldn't stand still for a moment, and didn't answer any important question, perhaps he's so unaware that he doesn't realize we WANT substantive answers. He DID seem intent on smearing Obama, but ya know what, smears don't pay the rent. And smears won't work this time for the GOP.

11:51 pm October 7, 2008

JustFellofftheFence wrote:

Since when is serving in the Military a prerequisite for serving in the Senate?...And Michelle, you might want to take that up with VP Cheney who apparently had other things to do when the country was at war. I've served this great nation in Iraq and Afghanistan and I know that alone doesn't qualify me to be a Senator...If that were the case there would be very few on the Senate Floor...McCain lost me tonight...He ain't what he was...he just seems like an angry out of touch old man.

11:51 pm October 7, 2008

vic wrote:

Just want to mention one thing to all of you swooning over McCain's economic credentials, honesty, and integrity:

Keating 5.

it bears repeating.

Keating 5.

Americans have incredibly short memories.

11:51 pm October 7, 2008

Mary wrote:

I was surprised that McCain parroted many of Obama's ideas. Apparently he has nothing better to offer.

11:52 pm October 7, 2008

Minnesota wrote:

Don't argue with the liberals! You can't fix stupid! Liberals would rather live in fantasy land rather than deal with reality. This is why they flock to Nobama because he validates their victim-hood and allows them to point the finger at somebody else for their failures in life. It is pathetic.

11:53 pm October 7, 2008

bush wrote:

mccain is the best man for the situation right now
what a maverick who cares so much for this country.
thanks McCain for everything
VOTE FOR HIM!!! DONT RUIN THIS COUNTRY

11:53 pm October 7, 2008

Vet & Career Mom wrote:

McCain is the ONLY choice in this campaign. His posture is that of a Hero, a POW Survivor! He's not afraid to cross the lines. Wake up, quit being a divided nation, by casting your "party" vote. Vote for the candidate who isn't intimidated to CONTINUE reaching across parties and who has the experience and POSTURE to do so. Sadly, there was no clear win in tonights debate. Back to basics tho, ONLY ONE CHOICE in this campaign and that's McCain!

11:54 pm October 7, 2008

lol wrote:

you liberals are so pathetic. i am not going to lie i love watching you.

11:54 pm October 7, 2008

independent wrote:

the debate proved that you have to be lobotomized to vote for McCain

11:55 pm October 7, 2008

Linda J wrote:

I am over 70 (is that old?) and I say yes - being old can be a bad thing when one is clearly out of touch. And I must say that "out of touch" describes McCain in a nutshell! Experience only means something when you learn from it. When you learn from your country's mistakes and you learn from your own. And McCain has learned nothing, just how to kow-tow to lobbyists and rich CEO's. I DON'T WANT his kind of experience! Remember President Kennedy was closer to the same age as Barack Obama when he was elected...

11:56 pm October 7, 2008

another voter wrote:

To the above comment by Voter about "BLING."
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Why not make a comment about "rims" or "baby mamma" while you're at it?
.
What has your comment got to do with anything? I've heard plenty about why McCain supporters say to vote AGAINST Obama. I have yet to hear why we should vote FOR McCain...
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His only reason seems to be taxes, when in truth, McCain is the one trying to make tax cuts for billionaires permanent. The ONLY reason to vote FOR McCain is if you make 7-9 figures and vote entirely based on lower taxes, or you think Roe v. Wade should be overturned.

11:56 pm October 7, 2008

LFM wrote:

This earlier post : "Obama seems more worried about seeming cool to other countries. The last thing the US needs to do is bring BLING to the White House."
IS EXTREMELY RACIST AND DISGUSTING. I have been so shocked to see the ways in which racism is still so pervasive in our society.

11:56 pm October 7, 2008

healthcare concern wrote:

whomever thinks its a good idea to socialize healthcare is missing a few brain cells. just look to our friends to the north. There health care sucks, there doctors are jokes and they pay about 55 to 65% IN TAXES. That to me sounds like a great idea! If you think your taxes and the health care system are bad now, vote Obahma in and you will really find out what is bad!!

11:56 pm October 7, 2008

D. Fowler wrote:

MCCain won the debate and answered the questions with professional and very intelligent remarks. Obama can talk himself out of a bucket of water with a lid on it and thinks he already is President. He tried to carry conversations especially about foreign policy to impress that he knew so much and too lengthy that one could see right through him that he was just trying to say something good!! McCain seems to be very serious about our country and people say he seems angry......Obama is always smiling like he is trying to be a celebrity.....McCain's posture and body only indicates what a true American he is!!!! Such living proof that he loves his country. Only one last question...Does Obama ever say he loves the Veterans....

People can slice and dice this debate as they see fit to align with political beliefs. Let me ask this. Why did Sen. McCain leave very soon after the debate ended, while Obama stayed for at least 10 to 15 minutes speaking with people who were there? Was it past McCain's bed time? Did he have a plane to catch? Not interested in talking to ordinary Americans? I don't know what the answer is, but I think it reflects poorly on him, whatever his reason might be. More disturbing, allowing his attack barracuda to spew the type of venom she has been on the campaign trail strips him of any remaining dignity and honor he has left. I give him credit for not indulging in this during the debate, but she stooped even lower in going after Biden today while he's attending his mother-in-law's funeral.

11:57 pm October 7, 2008

It's Obvious wrote:

Barack Obama clearly demonstrated his ability to be the next leader of the free world. And I couldn't be more grateful. Thank goodness for his honesty and integrity. It's time to restore credibility in America. Go Obama!

11:58 pm October 7, 2008

A Supporter of Our Troops wrote:

If Obama becomes president, this nation better get on their knees and pray for mercy, because we will need it. Heaven help us all.

11:58 pm October 7, 2008

John wrote:

It's interesting how John McCain keeps saying he knows how to capture Bin Laden. What is he waiting for? It's been 7 years! Tell the military how to do it! Tell George Bush! Tell someone! Why is he waiting to become President to reveal how to catch Bin Laden? If you really believe in "country first" then put your country first, and tell someone how to catch Bin Laden before he's able to plan another attack on our country! Maybe you're not doing so, because you are just trying to make yourself look good, but don't really konw how to capture Bin Laden.

11:59 pm October 7, 2008

Doreen again wrote:

Please, don't be part of the staggering odds against this all-time great American improbable story, of an extremely intelligent guy with a white mother and a black father, coming from Hawaii, becoming the first mixed-race president of the greatest country on earth, my UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

12:00 am October 8, 2008

People People... wrote:

Obama answered nothing. He really has nothing to add in support of any problem answered. He simply said "fuel prices are high and people are hurting" as an answer to every question. Yes, they are. But, people, did you, and have you ever heard the man not change the subject and simply speak of "change." I would still love to hear that man tell us exactly what he means by that.

12:00 am October 8, 2008

M. Morrison wrote:

the Obamathon has failed and the McCain truth has prevailed.

The Old Man wins for America again.

Do Obama's people really fear and hate those older than themselves.

Shame on Obama for playing on the prejudice of youth.

12:01 am October 8, 2008

jackie wrote:

I think that most will vote for the winner based on who they support. Obacka scares me. The only thing he has done in the Senate in the last two years is run for President. He does not have a grasp of the issues. I am sick of hearing how he is going to help "the Poor", the Poor. With the economy and expensive health care, we are all going to be poor. I hear nothing from any candidate about how people will pay for gas, groceries, medical care without jobs, inability to get loans etc. And Michelle, she is one unattractive woman. She is a militant black woman waiting to take her grudge out on white America. Also, if Obacka gets elected let's see how much more Black America will get handed. Give them all the jobs, scholarships, tax breaks etc. Same old story, but with Obacka it will be worse

12:01 am October 8, 2008

Please respect both the candidates wrote:

Let's have some respect for both of these candidates regardless of individual politics. It is because our system IS a democracy that we are even able to have this debate. So let's please not demean the entire system by disrespecting men that are willing to serve their country in the one of the most difficult ways possible. Whoever is elected will have to decide the fate of military personnel and will have to live with the consequences. Do not underestimate the courage that both of these men have to be willing to do this.

1) raising taxes on some and giving tax breaks to others is not "fair". If someone makes less money than you, should the government take your money and redistribute it to others? should you be punished for your success? How would that affect your impact on the economy?

2) being able to choose healthcare from other states creates something we love: competition. That is exactly what our healthcare system needs. Also, insurance companies can achieve greater numbers (as allowed by the people's choice), decreasing costs.

Obama will destroy any chance at recovery. How can everyone forget he has received tons of money from this whole financial crisis

12:02 am October 8, 2008

Slate wrote:

"Bling" is not the only thing Obama will be bringing to the White house! You can be assured that the crooked machine that puts him their will be there to tell him EXACTLY what he is going to do!

12:02 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

hey libs please explain barney frank to us! all you libs to me seem pretty ignorant on the important subjects. kinda like your candidate.

12:02 am October 8, 2008

GeraldD wrote:

McCain Won Hands Down

12:03 am October 8, 2008

Frank wrote:

Obama won the debate.He is always more honest than McCain. Obama is always connected to the average American. Obama did not vote for Iraq'a war and that's the most important vote.Why? because Iraq war is draining $B10 a month which actually led to this terrible crisis. I raq did not pay a penny for this war. Can you beleive it???!!!

12:04 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

To those who keep spewing the line 'tax & spend Obama'. The reality is Republicans represent borrow & spend (against our future that is) & Democrats advocate tax & spend ( that is living within our means from the tax collections).

IT'S A SHAM - TAKE THIS POLL OFF THE WEB! Clearly the results have been skewed by online robots pushing the McCain #'s up, since almost all of the semi-objective news analysis says it was close to a draw, and if anything, Obama came out ahead.

12:06 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

You are posting comments too quickly. Slow down.

12:06 am October 8, 2008

i lol at nobama wrote:

Best comment of the night:

Don’t argue with the liberals! You can’t fix stupid! Liberals would rather live in fantasy land rather than deal with reality. This is why they flock to Nobama because he validates their victim-hood and allows them to point the finger at somebody else for their failures in life. It is pathetic.

12:06 am October 8, 2008

Obama won wrote:

loud and clear - Obama WON, What else do you want me to say?

12:07 am October 8, 2008

Laughing wrote:

You libs keep talking about 10B a month going to Iraq. Do any of you know that we have an 11 TRILLION dollar per year economy? 120 Billion a year is NOTHING!!!!!

12:07 am October 8, 2008

NEXT COMMANDER IN CHIEF? wrote:

PREVIOUS "MENTOR” REV. WRIGHT
AYERS,
ACORN,
no records of his college years,
PROFITING FROM FANNIE & FREDDIE,
Etc, etc, etc.
The man is a charlatan!

12:07 am October 8, 2008

Jean Hughes wrote:

After I clicked the vote tab a screen came up saing Critical Error "it could not reach the database.

12:07 am October 8, 2008

Supporter of the American People wrote:

PALIN scares me and that hurts McCain. How can McCain and other keep talking about experience when Palin has NONE...except running a town of 6300 people and a state of 683,000. That's scary!!

12:08 am October 8, 2008

awakenedcitizen wrote:

when I tried to post ONE comment I got a message that I am trying to post comments too quickly. Could not vote either due to error.

12:08 am October 8, 2008

TO LFM RE: REMARK ON BLING wrote:

It was not a racist comment, but if you prefer, I'll quote HRC "Obama brings a speech he wrote in 2003" - is that better?

At least BLING is cool. Geesh, you must be really old.

12:09 am October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

they both lost they have the same idea they did months ago and neither had a real answer to the financial crisis

12:09 am October 8, 2008

Paul wrote:

"To the person that criticized McCain’s hunched over appearance get a clue! His posture is the direct result of being held and tortured relentlessly in a North Vietnamese POW camp for years!"
- Uh, in a war that should not have been started, much like the one that Bush started and McCain supported. Go figure.

12:09 am October 8, 2008

Kris wrote:

It is too bad that all of the truly smart people are way too smart to run for president...We are now left with not much of a choice. Unfortunately every election we are forced to vote against the worst of the two evils and not for someone that we feel good about. Hilary thought Obama was and idiot and now she thinks he is great. Joe thought Obama was an idiot and now he thinks that he is great...It does not really matter what either of these guys say now, they will not live up to it later anyway. I think that it would be an interesting exercise for a good reporter to go back and review the campaign promises of the last presidents and then compare that data to what they really accomplished. Now with that said, our screwed up system is still one of the best in the world...

12:10 am October 8, 2008

bill wrote:

Can't vote: php error

12:11 am October 8, 2008

Jake wrote:

McCain's economic plans were laughable at best. Obama not only presented himself better, but had the stronger plans. McCain should be embarrassed by how he acted (you know the moments I'm talking about).

12:11 am October 8, 2008

jacqueline wrote:

I pray that when people walk up to cast their votes they remember the man who "prostituted" himself and sold his soul with the likes of a domestic terrorist (regardless of how old Obama was when Ayers committed the crime he knew it when he was on several boards and had campaign meetings at his house), a preacher who is racist himself and encourages racism in his congregation (Gosh I never heard him say anything negative in the 20 years he has been my mentor and preacher), has extensive financial dealings and support with many leftwing and supporters of socialism (we are the U.S.A not some liberal country where govt. funded healthcare doesn't work), and who has no problem with infanticide after an aborted baby lives. Quit looking at the outside package and look at the character inside.

12:13 am October 8, 2008

Obama won wrote:

I have to say that I think Obama won the debate. His explanation of the problems in the Republican-engineered deregulation of the financial markets was really powerful and I think it resonated with a lot of Americans who have lost trust in the way our financial sector is run. On the other hand, McCain's response about Fannie Mae was oversimplified and condescending. I don't think that McCain's "That one" tic was any big deal, though. He's just not a terribly comfortable person socially and all sorts of silly things come out of his mouth as a result. I would do the same were I thrust into the spotlight, but then again, I'm not running for president!

12:13 am October 8, 2008

jackie is a pig wrote:

what a lovely and insightful comment by racist pig jackie. No worries love, your double-wide trailer probably won't get digital television reception in a few months - so you can shelter yourself from all news of the amazing African American who is your president!

12:14 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

The Poll at the top of this chat does not work
phpBB : Critical Error

Could not connect to the database
Obama Won!!!!

12:15 am October 8, 2008

jauiece wrote:

Wow! Real intelligent, is the comment I have to the person afraid of Palin, give me a break. Oh, that's right, Palin as a mayor and a Governor is not as experienced as Obama, a senator of 2 years. Right.

12:15 am October 8, 2008

Get an Education wrote:

Has anyone else noticed that many of those that have commented in favor of Obama have mispelled words. And these are the people who are voting for our next president?? Get an education!!!

12:17 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Folks, McCain made a huge blunder by calling Obama "that one". It was disrespectful of a senator and one of those blunders you hope your candidate doesn't make because the press will never leave this alone. He screwed up and it could cost him the election outside of his performance tonight.

12:18 am October 8, 2008

jauiece wrote:

Yeah, I noticed all of the misspelled words too, where is the red pen?

12:18 am October 8, 2008

Not white, rich, or old. wrote:

For all of you who are frightened of the scary colored people, here's another to run into your trailer and hide!

"The census calculates that by 2042, Americans who identify themselves as Hispanic, black, Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander will together outnumber non-Hispanic whites."

12:19 am October 8, 2008

ric wrote:

McCain is done; turn him over.

Palin has a long ride back to Alaska to a lot of legal problems. Gone is the wink! Nice try Wacko!

12:19 am October 8, 2008

jake wrote:

.....Yes, we all know Republicans are clearly better educated. That is why I can clearly see a grammar error in your post. Nice one.

12:19 am October 8, 2008

Loyd wrote:

McCain looked old and with Palin in the wings this is even more reason to vote for Obama.

12:19 am October 8, 2008

Che wrote:

Who won the debate?

"The One" McCain addressed as, 'That one.'

12:20 am October 8, 2008

Taxman wrote:

What happens when there is nobody left to tax? When the companies that most liberals work for decide that moving operations overseas is preferable to letting community organizer Nobama take half of what they EARN, then where will you socialists get your welfare stipend??

12:20 am October 8, 2008

Taxman wrote:

What happens when there is nobody left to tax? When the companies that most liberals work for decide that moving operations overseas is preferable to letting community organizer Nobama take half of what they EARN, then where will you socialists get your welfare stipend??

12:20 am October 8, 2008

Amp wrote:

While the debate was not a landslide either way, It did help to reinforce my vote towards Obama. McCain was more concerned with his attack not enough with the offense. His jokes fell flat and were, quite frankly, an embarrassment. Obama seemed a bit more level headed and not as quick to point fingers (althoug hI won't say he didn't). Bottom line--I'm looking forward to Obama being the next President of the United States of America!

12:20 am October 8, 2008

fromillinois wrote:

Obama is a decent, smart man. Mccain is more direct in his thinking, and more experienced. tought choices are ahead America..think about if this were a company, who would like to have run it? Experience weeds out theory. This is no time to "try to change". We are going to have to act, with experience.

12:20 am October 8, 2008

Taxing wrote:

What happens when there is nobody left to tax? When the companies that most liberals work for decide that moving operations overseas is preferable to letting community organizer Nobama take half of what they EARN, then where will you socialists get your welfare stipend??

12:21 am October 8, 2008

Aynne wrote:

I was not impressed with McCain, who kept repeaing My Friend, and Reagan's name. The poor man is dead, leave him be. He also kept attacking Obama instead of answering the questions, and Obama had to spend more time defending himself than answering the questions. The next debate needs to have a rule in stone, that NO ATTACKS, just answer the questions! I have voted over and over for Obama, and I get an error. Hey, is this poll rigged? Oh yea...this was the only site that said Palin won too. Rigged.

12:21 am October 8, 2008

Terry wrote:

Neither candidate won! It is clear that neither have a handle on what is going on. McCain did not take advantage of the situation again?? The democrats clearly blocked legislation to over see Wall Street. Barney was to busy with his Frankfurter boy friend to regulate what these deplorable human beings were doing. It is clearly time for the American public to exercise their rights under the constitution and endite those responsible, seize their assetts and fire every congressman and take away their pentions. Once again, the American people were hijacked. I want my money back!! A balanced budget amendment to the constituion is vital to the survival of our country. Ron Paul was right all along and the American people are just to stupid to elect a real President. But I did stay at a

12:22 am October 8, 2008

Just some guy wrote:

Give me a career military man as commander in chief over a lawyer any day. In fact, give may anyone over a lawyer any day.

12:23 am October 8, 2008

buga wrote:

we better all stand up for wha we say and believe in or we all be eating dirt.

12:23 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

jackie is a pig just to let you know sweetie. obama is a black man and in the 60's about sixty percent of the population would not vote for a black president. in this day and age we have come a long way, but there is a percentage that won't vote for obama. yes it is in the single digits, but in this day and age it is critical. obama is unelectable.

12:23 am October 8, 2008

Troy- Spokane ,WA wrote:

Never seen the right so
up-tight and desperate...so very desperate.

Don't worry it we be over soon.

Obama is clearly on track with America's vision of positive change.

12:24 am October 8, 2008

Tennessee girl wrote:

McCain clearly won the debate. Obama is a smooth talker, but there is NO substance. He puts on a good show, but when it comes down to actually dealing with the issues, his arrogance is frightening. A man who cannot recognize that he was wrong about anything, who is friendly with known terrorist, and who does not demonstrate a deep love for his country should NOT be President. John McCain may not be a trained public speaker, but he is an accomplished reformer and he should be president because he is what America needs and deserves. Why is nobody addressing the moral and character issues in this election? I think it is because the media favors Obama and they know he could not win a debate regarding these issues.

12:24 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

The scariest thing we face in this country is the fact that people like Doreen are allowed to vote.

12:25 am October 8, 2008

Jauiece wrote:

Get over yourself, I would be more embarrassed to vote for someone because he is my "color" instead of on the issues. It's not a black or white thing, in fact, if it were Colin Powell, he would be my choice because like McCain, he's always been right on the issues.

12:25 am October 8, 2008

"It was a one armed man...." The Fugitive wrote:

Turn out the lights, the party's over..... "That one" is headed to the White House, unless Diebold has messed with the voting machines again.......

12:27 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

BREAKING NEWS! ACORNS offices in Nevada have been raided in voter fraud probe. Which candidate is involved with Acorn?

12:27 am October 8, 2008

Romansagain wrote:

partisanism is about the people of this country coming together, not just the politicians. These angry comments scare me. Maybe we should all watch the movie "Crash" one more time.We all have to get along, or elase this country cetainly will fall.

12:28 am October 8, 2008

dc wrote:

Obama is just like his pastor and aires, he just can't hang with them during his run for the presidency. He feels the same way about this country for, as the other two do.

12:29 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

we already know john it's dems. always when there is a scandal it is dems. hey libs explain barney frank to us. why won't you scared the truth might come out.

12:29 am October 8, 2008

BOBman wrote:

The polls say Obama is winning. If he doesn’t, I swear, all of America will look like Detroit on Halloween!
Comment by Malik -

HEY MALIK YOU CAN GURANTEE A RIOT IF BARRACK OSAMA DOESNT WIN ? YOU MEAN YOU PORCH MONKEYS ARE FINNALLY GONNA GET OFF YOUR ASS???? ILL BE WAITING ON MY PROPERTY LINE WITH A SHOTGUN AND RIFLE NO ONES TEARING DOWN MY TOWN IN A RIOT! THAT WILL NOT BE GOING DOWN HERE gurantee that MA';LICK

12:29 am October 8, 2008

ek8 wrote:

Obama clearly has a better understanding of how we got into our current mess (with regard to our policies abroad and at home) and a better idea of how to get us out of it. McCain is desperately trying to sell himself as the agent of change when he has supported Bush's policies over 90% of the time. He may have experience, but he still doesn't get it. His terrifying health care plan is a prime example - he wants to deregulate health care the way we deregulated Wall Street! Obama/Biden 08!

12:30 am October 8, 2008

dp wrote:

I am voting for the lesser of two evils, McCain.

12:30 am October 8, 2008

was a republican wrote:

Mr. Fowler I must remind you of McCains immediate reversal of opinion that America needs to fucus on renewable energy, (in May of 2008) to we need to drill here, we need to drill now! (in June 2008)
The Bush administration has provided the most outragous profits for Exxon, B.P. a.k.a. Rockefellers, and all other oil companies. Bush and Cheney were both involved with oil.
McCain is simply a puppet that I don't think he is getting desperate...the GOP bankroll is getting desperate, and is making this poor old man miss his nap and rehearse their schtick!

12:30 am October 8, 2008

David Salvage wrote:

To me it's clear that Obama won. From the first moment of his noting the AIG abuse of the bail out and his insistence on firing the CEO who authorized their joy ride he was calm, cool, unflappable in the case of McCain's petty tyrannies. Obama not only projected calm, but he was extremely detailed in laying out the ins and outs of complex matters in a way that a television audience (albeit assuming a degree of intelligence) could "get it." McCain comes across as condescending ("You probably didn't know about Fanny Mae or Freddie Mac," is a pretty condescending statement to make to someone asking him about the economy, at one point during the debate he addressed Obama as "that one!" -- how bizarre is that? The night belongs to Obama.

12:32 am October 8, 2008

St. Louis wrote:

I thought I was watching Obama vs Tim Conway (the little old man). Obams wins again! Welcome President Obama.

12:32 am October 8, 2008

M. Morrison wrote:

Obama can't even prove his citizenship.Let alone his promises.

OBAMAKINS: When The McCain vote is in you will wake up to a better America defined by a Real change for its citizens young and old.

A less divisive America where change means peace.Where people can be better for each other no matter what color we are.

12:32 am October 8, 2008

We love conflict! wrote:

The good people of this country are coming together to vote for the best candidate. All of these angry comments are just coming from us poor and stupid people sitting in front of their computer screens. All the smart leaders of tomorrow are sleeping...or meeting...or laughing.

12:33 am October 8, 2008

Sara wrote:

All you people who call John McCain a reformer, please tell me, HOW is he a reformer? All I see from him is a claim that he is a reformer and then attacks on Obama, which is exactly what I see in these posts.

12:33 am October 8, 2008

Deejay wrote:

I am sorry, but McCain is way too old! Honestly, he looks one heart-beat away from life. Why does he have to be so defensive? Why isn't his priority to stick to the facts, instead of constantly using defense tactics toward his opponent? This makes him appear extremely weak. Additionally, Hypothetically, if McCain was to win, God help if anything happened to this old man and his VP, Palin had to step into his shoes as our president, oh my, this is real scary! She is far from ready to run our country. Obama has my vote, he is a young leader with bright ideas who has a wife to care for his children as he leads our country!

12:34 am October 8, 2008

What's Wrong! wrote:

This comment is what is wrong with libs: partisanism is about the people of this country coming together, not just the politicians. These angry comments scare me. Maybe we should all watch the movie “Crash” one more time.We all have to get along, or elase this country cetainly will fall.

Comment by Romansagain

Unbelievable! The libs get their guidance in "MOVIES!" NO!!! We all can't get along! Especially when the socialist are trying their damnedest to destroy this country.

12:34 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Out of the Stench of the Bush toilet came John McCain

12:35 am October 8, 2008

Charlie wrote:

McCain continues to talk about the past while Obama talks about his plan to move forward. After 40 years voting for a Republican, I am voting for Obama this time!

12:35 am October 8, 2008

McCain wins, no matter what the polls show wrote:

McCain won... he spoke from his heart. And he means it when he says "Country First."
.
Obama lost because throughout the debate he looked upon McCain with derision, contempt and disdain. He speaks to win, not to serve as our President nor to lead us toward a better and safer future.
.
Obama is about serving self; McCain is about serving our nation.

12:36 am October 8, 2008

D.C. wrote:

obama is just like his pastor and ayers, he just can't hang with them during his run for the presidency. If he wins that's when we will see his true anti-american colors

12:38 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

what does osama and obama have in common? they both have close friends who bombed the pentagon.

12:38 am October 8, 2008

bbbentley wrote:

Immediate Nuclear power plants clean up the environment, end energy dependence, and solve our economic problems... Obama just DOESNT GET IT.

12:39 am October 8, 2008

Terry wrote:

It is simply amazing how african americans follow the words of MLK where he said we shall not judge a man by the color of his skin (para phrasing) and yet roughly 90% of African Americans are voting for OBAMA just because he is black. DO YOU REALIZE HE IS WANTING TO MAKE THE USA A SOCIALIST GOVERNMENT? In simplier words...USSR. Think about it

12:39 am October 8, 2008

NYC voter wrote:

Does anyone see a trend with the comments above and McCains and Palins own comments??? McCain supporters seem to attack Obama, yet when Obama supporters comment- they just say he won and give the reasons....y??? i guess dems have more respect for others people opinions then republicans

McCain's ad's are so hell-bent on attacking Obama- and so are his supporters....

republicans I ask you one question???- Are you scared to lose??

12:39 am October 8, 2008

Kris wrote:

Our system is suppose to be built on checks and balances. We have a heavily democratic congress. If we vote in a democratic president who has voted party line 96% of the time, does anyone realize how many bad bills are going to be passed though? Neither of these guys are that great, but we do not want to hand over ultimate power to the government by voting for a democratic president...I can see it now, trust me I from the government, or we are from the government and we are here to help. Pretty much all politicians do share one thing in common and that is their number one goal is to get reelected, it is not to go to bat for you... Vote to keep the checks and balances in place...

12:39 am October 8, 2008

E. Maine wrote:

First off, Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, and that makes him a citizen, especially since his mother is from Kansas. Of course unless you are saying that Hawaii and Kansas aren't part of the United States.

McCain and his campaign are really good at back stabbing but when he has a chance to look Sen. Obama in the face and say the same things he doesn't. That makes him two faced.

Another bailout, just what we need. More money down the rat hole of wall street.

Barack Obama will be a calm, cool and articulate president that will bring us back from the brink of financial disaster.

12:40 am October 8, 2008

Wisconsin informed voter for "That One" wrote:

Obama is clearly the winner--or should I say that America is if Obama is elected. We need CLEAR thinking with new ideas, not more of the same. Obama has a clear vision and plan--McCain's "plan" is to only attack Obama.

12:40 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

What is the difference between osama and obama? One letter!

12:40 am October 8, 2008

Bill S. wrote:

The general tone and lack of intellectual content in nearly all of these posts is alarming. I'm ashamed any of you have the right to vote. If spelling, grammar, and manners are any indication of rational faculties, then they are sadly lacking here at WSJ. This is why our country is failing.

12:41 am October 8, 2008

CharacterMatters wrote:

I will be voting THAT ONE! McCain Failed. GOBama!

12:41 am October 8, 2008

zz wrote:

Obama has some scary supporters....in a fair race he never beats Hillary...and in a fair election he doesn't beat McCain. Reminds me of the quote "How fortunate for politicians that people are stupid"...I guess smart people vote...stupid people vote democrat.

McCain won debate....hell Obama repeated McCain's answers a few times....but doesn't matter...the American people are screwed!

12:42 am October 8, 2008

jauiece wrote:

Talk about people being prejudice, I have heard more negative and prejudice comments on John McCain's appearance and age than anything else. Obviously, these people don't listen to the substance.

12:42 am October 8, 2008

Scottsdale wrote:

John McCain isn't worried about anything. He's value @ $150,000,000. Oh! By the way you big time Republicans just don't ask John to do any jumping jacks or hold up his end of the deal because he can't raise his hands above his own damn head.

12:42 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

Bill S.---You mean, as opposed to the New York Times?

12:43 am October 8, 2008

Voter wrote:

Barack is a joke..rockstar status that will lead this country down the drain..If you people think this country is in a bad place now, if Obama gets elected lets see where we are a year from now. I will be the one saying
"I told ya so"

12:44 am October 8, 2008

jacqueline wrote:

hope you post this comment as my other one probably had too much truth about Obama and his "character" Remember when you vote: 1. Who several dealings with a known and unrepentent domestic terrorist 2. Who had as his mentor for 20 years a preacher who ranted on about known demoralizing and racist topics 3. Who wants to turn the country into a socialist one with healthcare for all - look at other countries it doesn't work 4. Who has no problem with infanticide after an aborted baby lives. Don't vote for looks-vote for what is inside-the character of McCain

12:44 am October 8, 2008

Terry wrote:

OBAMA = SOCIALISM

12:44 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

Yea ek8 of course Obama knows how we got in this mess, he and his friends are up to their eyeballs in the corruption that caused this.

12:45 am October 8, 2008

Educated Voter. Not a hick. wrote:

John McCain has voted with Bush 90% of the time in the most recent year and wants a fascist country (if you don't know what that is, wikipedia it) where the commercial sector rules the world.

Obama wants a socialist country of some sort where we tax high, and the government supports everyone, on that note, our current "promised" Medicare and Medicaid funds exceed 50 trillion dollars...

They're both military interventionists (though Obama wants us out of the war in Iraq), and I haven't heard ONE of them mention the word "Federal Reserve"...

They're both wrong for a Free America. Sure sees like Ron Paul would have been our best choice. I voted, and now I guess I'll have to vote Green or something. I just can't support Obama or McCain.

- Globalism. A Brave New World indeed

12:46 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

it sure is funny when you watch desperate libs try to use your name because they know their candidate is so pathetic. just like you! your candidate is unelectable and you know it.

12:47 am October 8, 2008

Elaine Montagne wrote:

Yes, let's vote for the more "American" one. That is, the one that served in the military and the one who is NOT a terrorist. I hope you can see the sarcasm in that. Great reason to vote for someone when we are in this economic mess -- he's more "American". And if he dies, we get the bimbo, pit-bull and now hate-monger Sarah Palin who is probably the most "American" of them all. What a complete and utter embarrassment to all Americans.

12:47 am October 8, 2008

in Washington wrote:

McCain is way to evasive and uncomfortable speaking directly in regards to the issues he was asked about tonight. Obama obviously is calm assertive & very confident in speaking about any issues. I believe I would prefer a person that has no barriers in protecting my rights as an American, and doesn't stumble over words as McCain did tonight toooo frequently. Barack Obama is direct, confident & has experience working with all people... He is the best choice for me after watching this debate this evening.. No doubt he would be the strongest & most honest man as the President of the USA.

12:49 am October 8, 2008

Russ wrote:

Obama was cool, convincing, articulate and informed. He made me think he would respond wisely to the challenges the next president will face.

12:49 am October 8, 2008

Marie wrote:

In reference to the "Bling" comment..guess it's okay for black rappers ("Ludicris") to use similiar references though, right?
so get off your ass, black people, it's time to get out and vote!
paint the White House black and I'm sure that's got 'em terrified
McCain don't belong in ANY chair unless he's paralyzed

12:50 am October 8, 2008

David wrote:

Obama won.

McCain didn't bother to stay around afterwards and be with the voters. We the people aren't good enough for him.

12:50 am October 8, 2008

Gimme a break wrote:

Clearly many people on here are just being dogmatic and stubborn. No one really hit the ball out of the park, but Obama had a better game. It's not imprortant that McCain impressed staunch Republicans anyway, it's the all important Indys and swing voters he needed. They seem to be leaning Obama's way.

12:51 am October 8, 2008

Laurence Hotchkiss wrote:

There is a big difference between the philosophical starting point of our two major parties. Republicans funnel large sums of money to the already wealthy with the expectation that opportunities for the working class will result. The past eight years illustrates clearly that this does not happen. Therefore I'll vote for the "new kid on the block" and give him time to choose wise members of his administration, and make creative decisions, and make a few mistakes (as we all do). I believe he will always decide for what is best for the Country, not just for the super-rich, and for the "military-industrial complex"! Our new leader requires the involvement of all of us if anything is going to succeed.

12:51 am October 8, 2008

BOBman wrote:

For all of you who are frightened of the scary colored people, here’s another to run into your trailer and hide!

“The census calculates that by 2042, Americans who identify themselves as Hispanic, black, Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander will together outnumber non-Hispanic whites.”
Comment by Not white, rich, or old. - October 8, 2008 at 12:18 am

WOW WE CAN TELL YOU DON'T AND WON'T FIGHT FARE PITTING 6 DIFFERENT COLORS TO OVER POWER ONE?? NOW YOUR THE RACIST NOW YOU POTLUCK CHICKEN MAN CALL YOUR MOM AND 3 COUSINS SOMONE BLOGGED AGAINST YOU MAYBE THEY CAN GIVE YOU TALK POINTS ON A EVIL WHITE MAN BLOGGIN U DOWN

12:51 am October 8, 2008

Tony (Columbus Ohio) wrote:

McCain + Palin = 4 more years of Bush Policy (NO Thanks)

Obama is for 95% of the American people us you and me.

I have voted Republican all my life. I cant believe I voted for Bush twice. I guess shame on me.

Palin, Well I can write a page about how unqualified she is. But even McCain supporters will not argue with me on that note. Thank you Katie Couric for the great interview. I would rather vote for Katie.

12:52 am October 8, 2008

Ron Paul would have been better than both of them wrote:

Obama = Socialism
McCain = Fascism
Ron Paul = Republic

Nobody seems to talk serious issues like National Debt or inflation. Gun Control and Abortion? Ridiculous. Mind your own business and focus on real issues.

12:52 am October 8, 2008

Terry Serve wrote:

Loraine Hodgekiss?

12:53 am October 8, 2008

Kris wrote:

Of course Obama is calm, no matter what happens now, his book sales have set him up for life. His books hardly had any sales till he ran for president, now they have made him rich. He has basically already won even if he looses and I am sure that just as many republicans invested in his books and democrats... Maybe he is smarter then I thought, maybe this was not about being president at all, it was more of a book marketing campaign...

12:53 am October 8, 2008

Matthew Hanson wrote:

I'm a life long Republican, but this election I will vote for Senator Obama.

He has demonstrated a rational, level-headed approach to the major issues affecting Americans. Careful analysis of his plans shows he has the ability to fix the economy and help restore America's shining international leadership.

And---Sarah Palin horrifies me.

What was McCain thinking?

How stupid does McCain think Americans are to choose Palin?

12:53 am October 8, 2008

Gina wrote:

Obama, although a smooth speaker, will ruin this country to the point of no return. We cannot afford to take this chance with him. maybe next election he will be more experienced in the important matters. McCain will keep us safe, the economy Will get better no matter who becomes president. We need our land to build our house on first in order to have ANY enconomy

12:54 am October 8, 2008

Educated Informed Voter wrote:

Scary to see the hate mongering Republicans spouting lies to try and win over the public. The "McFailin" ticket promotes the very "domestic terrorism" they rail against at Sarah Palin's rallies. I am a former Hillary Clinton supporter who is proud to now support Obama. Sarah Palin is no Hillary Clinton and I'm insulted that Republicans think that on ANY level Sarah Palin is Hillary's equal. Sarah Palin is helping DERAIL women moving forward in politics with her performance and shameful antics.

12:55 am October 8, 2008

glenn wrote:

McCain is old, Obama is nothing but talk. Lets get Clinton back! Nothing may change but at least he's more fun.

Its time that America recieves some big black meat in the White house. The white house is tire of having the same little meat. All poeple need some big meat at some point. Can you say polish for the white house! Once Barack is elected the white house will no longer be known as The White House. Better yet! (THE BIG BLACK MEAT PACKING HOUSE).

12:57 am October 8, 2008

jauiece wrote:

Well, educated informed voter, explain how Palin "derails women "?

12:57 am October 8, 2008

Arkansan for Obama wrote:

"That One"- that comment alone sealed McCain's place as a angry, negative old man. It displayed a veiled racism that his surrogate Sarah Palin has been move overt, suggesting, You know, the guy who dosen't look like us,,,As far as McCain's reference to Obama not having time to learn on the job,,,well how many presidents have done just that? Well how about his soccer dog, who considering his health, has a pretty good chance of ending up in the oval office,,well lets just say who has demonstrated an ability to excel in learning -even at the academic level?

12:58 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

you should have stuck with hillary you might have won. hey how does it feel to be a looser?

12:58 am October 8, 2008

BOB wrote:

WOW WE CAN TELL YOU DON'T AND WON'T FIGHT FARE PITTING 6 DIFFERENT COLORS TO OVER POWER ONE?? NOW YOUR THE RACIST NOW YOU POTLUCK CHICKEN MAN CALL YOUR MOM AND 3 COUSINS SOMONE BLOGGED AGAINST YOU MAYBE THEY CAN GIVE YOU TALK POINTS ON A EVIL WHITE MAN BLOGGIN U DOWN

12:59 am October 8, 2008

Zeke wrote:

Obama avoided a lot and honestly didn't convince me of diddly squat. I will vote for McCain for the main reason that I would expect most people to say "How in the hell can I trust this guy?"

12:59 am October 8, 2008

Rolf wrote:

McCain cannot shake the impression that he is just like Bush, and Obama keeps on hammering this point. I feel for McCain because he is a fine person, but Bush is dragging him down.

1:00 am October 8, 2008

M. MORRISON wrote:

THE OBAMA LEFT SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE REPUBLICAN RIGHT IN ITS OWN DAY.
SCREAMMING YOUNG GIRLS HANGING ON OBAMAS EVERY WORD. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE NEED TO BE WRONG.
JOHN McCAIN SEEKS THE MIDDLE GROUND.
REJECTED BY HIS PARTY FOR HIS FAILURE TO TOW THE PARTY LINE.
JOHN McCAIN INCLUDES ALL IN HIS EFFORT TO BUILD A NEW KIND OF GOVERNMENT FOR AND BY THE PEOPLE.

1:00 am October 8, 2008

arlene wrote:

Hang on America we're in for an E ride and does it really matter who is President? You don't see it didn't take one man to turn this Country into the turmoil that it's in now. It's the $$$ that does the talking and the Presidency puppets gets the blame.

1:01 am October 8, 2008

riiiiiiight wrote:

Gina last time I checked we were already ruined. I suppose he should be more "folksy." The last "Folksy"person got us into this mess. I think I'll try "smooth talkin" now. Note the lack of the letter "g"--how folksy of me.

1:01 am October 8, 2008

Ryan wrote:

Obama clearly won, or you are so tied to your political party that you discredit anything said by the other party. McCain never offers any substance and anything that matters to the American people. He is continuously grasping at straws and at this point I'm confident that this election will not even be close.

1:01 am October 8, 2008

Sarah Smile wrote:

Obama offered us substance, a plan and compassion. McCain offered us his typical attack dog answers that don't do much more than try to twist facts about Obama. Best example: McCain's answers on Social Security and Medicare. Can anyone tell me what he said he would do????

I actually thought highly of John McCain 10 years ago. Not anymore - he's no longer with us, he sold his soul in order to obtain his last chance at the Presidency. Nowhere is that more evident than in his choice of Sarah Palin, the brainless, extremist, "barracuda".

Americans have had it with negativity, with fear campaigns, with policies for the few, sold by Fox/WSJ to the many.

McCain's many lobbyists, all the Fox pundits of these past 8 years, and even Murdoch himself, cannot put Humpty Dumpty together again!

Good riddance to bad rubbish!

Rupert - go back to Australia!

1:02 am October 8, 2008

OKvote wrote:

McCain is old and could die... you want Sarah Palin running our country?? the girl who can see Alaska from her house????....lol... think about this people.... God forbid anything happens to the person who is elected... we need other people who can do the job.... Im all about electing a woman into office, but is she the right choice??? if it came down to it???
I am also dissappointed in woman because they can't see right through McCains deception- someone he met only 1 week before he asking her to run the most powerful counrty in the world. Let me ask this- if Hilary won the nomination- would Palin be where she is now???

1:03 am October 8, 2008

Terry wrote:

BOB,
Go drink some more of that OBAMA-SOCIALIST KOOLAID

1:04 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

what does osama and obama have in common? oh they both have close friends who bombed the pentagon. hey dummies ya the american people are going to vote this pathetic guy in.

1:05 am October 8, 2008

Patrick Noonan, M.D. wrote:

If I told you that the Drudgepoll has exactly the opposite results (with a larger n), then you would might assume that either one or the other is inaccurate. The larger n wins. McCain won.

1:05 am October 8, 2008

Tipper wrote:

M. Morrison--
You actually believe that crap? You know I have this bridge in Alaska--I could get it for you cheap.

1:06 am October 8, 2008

Katzenelson wrote:

Slowly but surely "rock star" Barack Obama's lipstick
is coming off with every bad decision, and by now even
his vice president candidate Senator Joe Biden had to
admit: »Mrs. Clinton would've been the better pig pick.«

Objectively, Obama did not answer the questions directly. He was debating Bush, not McCain. McCain seemed more enthusiatic than last debate. I like that he emphasized his resume of working with both parties. That is the only way our problems will get solved. Conservatives will not work with Obama. Maybe 20 years from now when he has a more substantial career.

Yes. How about a reason to vote FOR McCain? Oh that's right, talking about the issues is bad for McCain so stick to attacks, like McCain's aid says, “If we keep talking about the economic crisis, we’re going to lose.”

1:07 am October 8, 2008

nebo wrote:

What stood out most to me is that obama talked about how growing up under a single parentm his grandmother sacrificed for him. He talked about how he worked hard and earned scholarship to go to school. Yet he doesn't have enough confident in me and you to do the same. Why is it right for him to work hard and sacrifice to achieve his dream and the rest of america given a bunch of hand out? There is something fundamental wrong with this. While other sit, drink and talk, I work, sacrifice and I work hard to achieve my dreams. It seems obama and his grandmother understand the value of hard work and sacrifice. Apprarantly, obama doesn't believe the rest of us do.

1:08 am October 8, 2008

Arnold S. wrote:

I have a burning in my brain that says I should win the election. I know what you are thinking but it's not a tumor.

1:08 am October 8, 2008

jauiece wrote:

Alright, obviously another intellectual who gets her Sarah Palin education on Saturday Night Live. By the way, it way see Russia from her house, not Alaska. It was a joke....

1:09 am October 8, 2008

Connie wrote:

I am voting for Obama because he will end the war in Iraq and deal with the health care system that I will need in 10 years. Obama has run an excellent well focused campaign which reflects his leadership and how he will run the country.

McCain is a bold face liar and I do not trust him. He lied about the "lipstick" incident and he lies when he say Palin has foreign experience based on her proximity to Russia. I also don't like the level of negativity McCain's campaign has gone

1:09 am October 8, 2008

Doggery wrote:

Neither candidate answered the questions that were asked of them; both accused the other of voting for things associated with GW Bush, but of course McCain is a lot closer to Bush both in his politics & in his demeanor, no real plans only rhetoric.

McCain didn't use the term Maverick once, maybe he found out what it really means; it's not the brother of the Pinto afterall. It's a calf or heifer who wanders away from the herd without a brand, John McCain needs to take a closer look on his rump, it says GOP on one side and GWB on the other

1:10 am October 8, 2008

Zeke wrote:

Hey Tipper.. I'm sure we can get you some warheads from Obama's friends too. You actually trust the guy who didn't he said "his Muslim faith" while in an interview and had to be reminded that he meant "Christian faith"? Get real, that alone should convince you who to vote for.

1:10 am October 8, 2008

Tyler wrote:

McCain won all the way. He stuck to the topic more than Obama and is more concerned about not raising taxes. Yeah, Obama states that his tax cut plan won't hurt you if you make less than $250,000 a year but he contradicts himself by saying that he wants to keep small businesses afloat as well. The bad news is, most of the small businesses in this country make more than $250,000 a year, making them fall into that "crazy" tax bracket Obama states will pay for his expensive programs. Obama's plan will cause small American businesses to drown. McCain has much more experience and that showed tonight. McCain presented what his opponent's plan was, why his own plan would be more effective, and how it would affect the American people. McCain is the man for the job because of his experience!

1:11 am October 8, 2008

elsueno wrote:

It's interesting that even with the Repub operatives running this vote, Obama still wins. McCain was pretty pathetic.

1:11 am October 8, 2008

F. Fitzgerald wrote:

Senator McCain showed the world he'd a dick when he called Senator Obama "That one!" I guess McCain never really left the civil rights era. MCain completely lost my support with that racist remark.

1:12 am October 8, 2008

Jess wrote:

Barack Obama is the clear winner. We will have Victory when he is President. Enough of McCain/Palin/Bush/Cheney!

1:14 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

for sara palin being such a dumb ass then why do you pathetic f***s keep talking about her? thank you because if it wasn't for your dumb asses then she wouldn't be so popular! you libs are geniuses.

1:14 am October 8, 2008

an independent wrote:

I think I will vote for Obama now. He is clearly our next President.

1:15 am October 8, 2008

McCain was confused wrote:

McCain looked confused from the get go when he started scribbling on his notebook before he had even sat down. Anyway...riddle me this. How are you going to suggest imposing a spending freeze in the first debate only to come back a week later and propose a mortgage buyout plan that will cost 300 BILLION! Is McCain even consulting with anyone who has any economic training before he drops these bombs on us??

Patrick Noonan, M.D.: Thanks for showing me your credentials. That really gives you some credibility. Idiot. Are you that insecure that you need to tout your degree? Most of us on here are educated (I have a PhD, for example), but the substance is what matters.

And by the way, the larger n only wins if the sample is random. It's not random if response is voluntary and people self-select into different polls. Maybe they didn't teach you that at medical school.

1:16 am October 8, 2008

ArmyVet wrote:

As a immigrant who has and continues to serve this great country, both in the military and as a Border patrol Agent, I see hope under an Obama administration. Do not misunderstand me, McCain has done so much for this country, but we do not owe him the presidency. Obama clearly has the Vision and judgement that we need during this time, not to mention he has something that many of these politicians are missing Common Sense!!! The America that I went overseas for, is a lot better than judging a candidate based on the color of his skin. America will again be a leader in the world...a leader that the world looks up to.

1:17 am October 8, 2008

Jack's observation wrote:

THINK !

About That Middle-Class Tax Cut -- Remember the last time a charismatic Democrat made such a promise

Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior
Subsitute Obama for Clinton :
"Mr. Obama ... campaigning for president ... pretty direct pitch: Raise taxes on [rich] people ... use those revenues to fund tax relief for the "forgotten middle class."
"That was one of the lessons ... For the first two years of his first term -- when Democrats controlled Congress -- Mr. Obama was a different president. With Democrats in control of Washington, the middle-class tax cut vanished, a massive tax hike was approved"

Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.

1:17 am October 8, 2008

Reisen Able wrote:

I see many comments asking my McCain picked Palin... It's simple. 1. McCain is not popular among conservatives (because he has fought them in the past) and needed to rally the base; 2. If you have ever traveled the USA extensively as I have, you will find thatmost people in US very similar to Palin; 3. Polls showed that Obama was leading among women... I still feel better about Palin being president than Obama becasue i relate more to her values, as I consider myself a SouthPark conservative.

1:18 am October 8, 2008

Gregor C. wrote:

My favorite moment of the debate came just after McCain tried to accuse Obama of inciting an altercation with Pakistan. After explaining once again that his position was to go after Bin Laden in Pakistan only if they refused to do so themselves, he then reminded McCain that he was the one singing "bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" and proclaiming "Next Baghdad!"

It visibly shamed the elder Senator and showed that Obama is not afraid to throw a well placed jab.

1:20 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

Why can't John McCain just answer the questions without the mudslinging?? He delivers false information about Obama's policies, which Obama has to correct during the debate. Take the whole tax policy argument for example. It's ridiculous what a bitter old man McCain is....

1:20 am October 8, 2008

John Tucker wrote:

Can someone explain to me why McCain doesn't try to come off as more informed on economic issues when he knows that this elections is now about the economy. It's not as if Obama has a Ph.D in economics...I'm sure he's studying and getting advised by his team of economic advisors. It almost seems like McCain is out there trying to wing it. My friend, find some time before the next debate and have a serious study session on the economy with people who are informed about it.

1:20 am October 8, 2008

ohmama nobama wrote:

Anyone who thinks Obama is presidential clearly doesn't have a clue what presidential is. Also, it's a shame that the candidates weren't in sound-proof booths. That way Obama couldn't have time to re-word John McCain's answers in his head and pretend they're his own words. In addition to ripping off some of the things McCain said, he ripped off word-for-word a radio talk shows comments today. This has happened before. Doesn't anyone listen to what Obama actually says. It's always other people's thoughts. Anybody who didn't hear him stammer and stutter all night weren't watching the same debate that I was watching. Please re-watch the debate, really listen and you'll know what I mean.

1:21 am October 8, 2008

Tony wrote:

McCain won in my opinion. He did NOT make up the facts of Obama's record and Obama was visibly frustrated. Records speak volumes and while I don't agree with everything John proposes I agree more with him than Obamba.

1:22 am October 8, 2008

John wrote:

McCain=hero
Obama=empty suit

you choose

1:23 am October 8, 2008

Anointed wrote:

Obama relates with me because he is the intellectual option. What is this "average man" rhetoric that is so important. The average man is stupid, and I want the president to be as far removed from the average man as possible. The president's problems are not the average man's problems. Seriously, the presidency is not about drinking beer. It's about diplomacy, economics, for instance, two things your neighbor probably knows nothing about.

McCain better relates to the average man; this is a reason not to vote for him.

1:23 am October 8, 2008

Hmmm wrote:

Are McCain supporters retarded? Just a thought...

1:24 am October 8, 2008

LLou wrote:

When I voted for Obama, I got a popup that read "CRITICAL ERROR. COULD NOT CONNECT TO THE DATABASE." So much for the validity of this one.

1:24 am October 8, 2008

JedBeetle wrote:

The messages, in a nutshell, as I hear them:

McCain: Let's just keep doing what we've been doing, only in a slightly different way but with the same basic principals and see if it works...

Obama: Let's get out of this mire we're in with our infrastructure and lead the way to a new era of renewable energy and honest realistic assessments of what works and what doesn't work in favor of the majority of American people.

1:25 am October 8, 2008

BOB wrote:

BOB,
Go drink some more of that OBAMA-SOCIALIST KOOLAID
Comment by Terry - October 8, 2008 at 1:03 am

SURE TERRY RIGHT AFTER YOU GET OFF YOUR KNEES AND DONE WITH SUCKING BARRACK OSAMAS ASS HOLE!!!

1:25 am October 8, 2008

Amused wrote:

ohmama nobama, first of all your suggestion that Obama is copying McCain is laughable considering that McCain has no handle on the economy. It would have been suicidal for Obama to take his cues from a man who has openly admitted his ignorance about the debate's primary subject matter. Secondly, in case you missed the debate, both candidates took turns answering questions first so it's not like Obama went after McCain every time. And yes American people know what it means to be presidential...it's not being composed, cool, respectful, intelligent & emphatic to common people's problems. Obama won on all counts. I am an independent and I think tonight's debate put me firmly in Obama's camp and it will take an extraordinary performance by McCain in the final debate to regain my vote.

1:27 am October 8, 2008

Jone Suleski - Alaska wrote:

McCain's voting record speaks for itself, for example take a look at the Veterans of America's report card on his support of our troops and veterans. He's on the "D" list, lowest grade, with only 3 other Senators for that support. Look at his record on Bush's economics, we'll have more of the same. Take a good look at the Keating report, it's very meaningful in understanding where McCain is headed with his economic policies. And please... get the full impact of his arrogant, selfish, reckless choice of a running mate in Sarah Palin. We must not trust this man with our country.

1:28 am October 8, 2008

robin wrote:

It seems many of the contributors to these comments are clearly polarized in their viewpoints and that's a good thing. From my impression senator Obama showed a greater command of the discussion and the talking points. Obviously his body language came far better than his opponent's, but just to read some of the candidates responses dispassionately, it seems McCain had more rhetoric and jabs and less specifics. Though no candidate was seemed to be lacking in any of those departments.

1:28 am October 8, 2008

Murph wrote:

I thought McCain was the clear winner tonight. He sliced and diced Obama's economic and health care plans and weakness in foreign policy. Obama was on defense all night. McCain also stressed his own experience and history of making the right call on foreign policy while Obama had little to offer. Although the first debate was technically a wash, Obama won it by not losing on foreign policy. Similarly, Palin won the VP debate, not technically, but again by not losing to a far more experienced politician. The only way Obama comes out ahead after this debate is because the major media outlets will all declare him the winner. Lets see if the American people buy it.

hes old people.... if someone is going to be president I want to feel as though he'll be around for what he's suppossed to do....and not some air-head artic girl.

Funny thing... when i asked a male McCain supporter what he thought of Sarah Palin- first thing he said was "she's pretty." REALLY?????? which head are we think with people??

1:29 am October 8, 2008

Tina C wrote:

What is problematic for me is how many people are talking about how the candidates look. Stop looking at the superficial and really listen to what is being said. Are the answers only what you want to hear? What is realistic? Think carefully before voting.

1:29 am October 8, 2008

CRITICAL ERROR = OBAMA wrote:

Lou said:

When I voted for Obama, I got a popup that read “CRITICAL ERROR. COULD NOT CONNECT TO THE DATABASE.” So much for the validity of this one.

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I'd like to add: so much for the validity of Obama.

Why did you idiots vote HRC????? Seriously, did you really think Obama's superior????

Man! I mean "Word!"

1:30 am October 8, 2008

Alex in SC wrote:

I think personaly that Mccain has the knowledge and the will power to take us through this hard time. Obama just wants to make a name for himself. Think about it this way would you rather have 26 yrs of experiance or the "neew kid" on the block making the dicisions that could take or make your home.
Obama may make it sound better but the simple fact is he is still a politition just like Mccain, both have good points but to me Obama just seems like he does not want to , or will not try to make this country come together. It is more in Obamas favor to keep people fighting than to try to keep them toghetherand work out a plan that makes any kind of since. He wants to tought reform but where is it i still dont see any reasoning behind him calling himself a reformist.

1:31 am October 8, 2008

no choice wrote:

They are both political puppets. Neither are in touch with the reality of Health care needs for the public....

1:31 am October 8, 2008

BOB wrote:

SURE TERRY JUST GET OFF YOUR KNEES AND QUIT WITH SUCKING BARRACK OSAMAS ASS HOLE!!!

1:32 am October 8, 2008

paying attention wrote:

Obama's answers are well thought out and make sense. McCain seems to be trying deparately to tell me what he thinks I want to hear. One of my favorite moments was when Obama got a follow up round going. Nice to demonstrate your gracefull ability to lead in a presidential debate.

1:32 am October 8, 2008

JedBeetle wrote:

McCain supporters never seem to accurately cite policy details. They seem purely emotional, almost animalistic, in their support for the same old failed policies that created the consumerist America we live in today.
They don't stand for anything, just against things.
They want to regulate the people, but de-regulate businesses.
Essentially, they want a social totalitarianism with a completely free market to govern our well-being, giving all the power of progress to the almighty dollar.
I think many of them don't actually understand that this is what they are standing up for.
Retarded? no...
Fooled? Hoodwinked? Hypocritical? Primal? Arrogant?
Yes, I'd say so.

1:32 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

The idea of voting for somebody because "they are like me" (or worse, because the VP choice is like me) is about as stupid a reason as I can ever think to vote for somebody. People need to wake up. The vast majority of people could not be president -- they would run this country into the ground, much like Bush has done (and let's not forget that Bush went to Yale and Harvard, albeit a drunkard there).

1:33 am October 8, 2008

Pipolaki wrote:

Dude, even Aftghan war...just stop it. Stop all those wars. America is on war against...who knows. Ok, bring all those blokes home and it will save 20 billion a month! That would help fixing your nice trade balance. MccCain will bankrupt the country with more wars. WARS - GUN - CRIME - MONEY...nice picture of America! Please mr Obama help restore comon sens and education in this country. Clean the country from the inside so it can shine again in the outside. Have the government lending money, not private institutions they prooved they don t know how to do that! Create buses network in cities so people can park their cars (yeah sorry Bush, McCain, Condy...you and your familly/friends from oil business will not like that but...you know you have to cut the spending...the country is broke!)

1:35 am October 8, 2008

Scared of McCain wrote:

Steady hand at the plow? Or raging bull with his finger near the button - seriously do you people know the kind of treacherous future we will face if McCain wins?

1:36 am October 8, 2008

Brandi wrote:

Same crap different day. I swear I just heard these exact same responses in the first debate. C'mon, guys! Give us some substance and quit spewing the same inaccurate data week after week. It's getting old.

1:36 am October 8, 2008

BOMB BOMB IRAN? wrote:

OBAMA'S ASSOCIATE AYERS BOMBED BOMBED AMERICA.

1:37 am October 8, 2008

Baden-Baden wrote:

Socialist does not mean communist and it certainly does not mean USSR. It means Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. It means protecting the interests of the little man. And it can prove to be the strongest leg to a firm democracy; a real 'country of and for the people'

Shamefully unlike the one-man comedic show we have for a current government.

-sigh-
I miss Hilary

1:37 am October 8, 2008

Tom Melchiorre wrote:

Senator Mc Cain is in bad shape because of his years in a prisoner of war camp.
Barack Obama is young and looks presidential.The facts are that Senator McCain has voted along the lines of President Bush 90%of the time. It's the economy stupid!!
Barack Obama is the man whose time has come
let's have a new leader after 8 years of Republican /Bush lowering Americas image in the world

1:38 am October 8, 2008

C-en-en Live wrote:

Just like the previous debate Obama sounded proud and arrogant while McCain talks with wisdom. The older the person, the wiser :P

Stop the Drama no Obama; Get a brain Vote McCain!

1:39 am October 8, 2008

@ Murph - October 8, 2008 at 1:28 am wrote:

I saw little of McCain's successes that you seemed to see. I was trying to decide, but his pick of Palin pushed me over the edge and I can see that he doesn't have the best judgment. I respect his military service to this nation but at the same time i question his support of the war and a number of his policies. How can he say that health care is a responsibility and not a right and really not do much to support the American worker on that front?. Also, i didn't appreciate that he tried to twist a lot of the facts tonight. Obama was clearly did not say to invade Pakistan - i took it as an insult to my intelligence that McCain would try to twist something like that. Also, i find it amazing that McCain has so quickly distanced himself from Bush - loyal friends I suppose.

1:39 am October 8, 2008

M. Morrison wrote:

Mugged before the prom by Mr. O
She was the chosen leader of the senior class
A Northern girl of Southern means
Her future tied to a promising past
She was popular and had big dreams
They all loved her and thought she was great
Until there came a change
One by one her friends stopped by to say
We really loved you yesterday
But Mr. O has come to town
He's so popular and we have found
He's more popular than you
So we must go and join the crowd
Then the whispering began
Should she show up at the prom
Should she yield to Mr. O
He's so beautiful and she's So well you know

Later there were torches
There was fire on her front lawn
And to this day no one knows where she has gone
M. S. Morrison

1:39 am October 8, 2008

a.o. wrote:

Barack Obama clearly won the debate, and I cannot see how without being dishonest intellectually can anyone disagree with the obvious. Independet voters ALL have indicated that Obama clearly was the stronger candidate in the debate.
John McCain didnt even vacated the debate stage early, in a grumpy manner, not like a winner and that eratic behavior contrasts to Obama, who, as well as his wife Michelle, stayed and shook the undecided voters hands, talked to them and posed with photos with them.Obama tonight proved why the polls are leaning into his favor-nationally. John McCain apeared completely out of touch, unpresidential, he carried the air of the old, grumpy guard whose political discourse is antiquated, and lacks what is needed to get America back on track.

1:41 am October 8, 2008

end to a needless war wrote:

So what about Obama's minister, you can't control the people around you and how they act, but you can control how you act.

It's much more shameful that McCain divorced his first wife for a disfigurement, and married a rich barbie.

Oh yes, what does that say about his character?

1:42 am October 8, 2008

Get Real wrote:

First of all regarding the poll results and the inability to vote for Obama in this poll - consider the source. This is on the Wall Street Journal web site, a publication owned by Rupert Murdoch, hardly a fair and unbiased person. And speaking of which, was the WSJ warning the country of all the shinanigans going on on Wall Street, like Credit Default Swaps and other shady activities?

1:43 am October 8, 2008

John Martin wrote:

McCain has served his country well for 50 years. He has a proven record as evidenced by 20+ years in public office. He is a War Hero and someone who has served on Senate Committees since Obama was a drug using college student.

Obama has 143 days as a US Senator and Chicago Machine corrupt politics helped him get elected.

Obama has had radical left-wing radicals around him throughout his entire adult life! That's not "Presidential" material in my book.

1:44 am October 8, 2008

McCain more of the Same wrote:

McCain clearly lost.
And oh- there's a clear history of "Me first" McCain in the latest issue of RollingStone.

1:45 am October 8, 2008

jeff wrote:

don't u libs get it! barack husane obama wants bigger government leading our country to socialism......... more hand outs. we need to bring manufacturing back to the united states. stop buying produts from china! look for american made products .........create jobs here! no tax increase. lower corp, taxes to ceate more jobs. both parties are corrupt. mcCain Palin are the lesser of the two evils.expose our government for the corrupt agency it is!

1:45 am October 8, 2008

New Crusades wrote:

You left wing kool aide drinking idiots will give us the opportunity to convert to Islam at the point of a sword!!

Obama is a mole!

1:46 am October 8, 2008

McCain is a Sad Old Crap wrote:

My friend, Obama won. If you really listen, my friend, to McCain you can hear the Geritol coagulating in his throat, my friend. Most of the cells in his body, my friend, have been replaced with pharmaceutical replications of human cells, my friend. But they are soul-suckers, my friend, and what you are left with, my friend, is a vapid, cantankerous, dottering likeness of a human that is in fact, my friend, a cyborg programmed by Dicke, my friend, Cheney. Obama, my friend, ate him alive.

1:46 am October 8, 2008

kindsoul wrote:

this poll is not working...Obama clearly WON this debate no doubt in my mind

1:48 am October 8, 2008

L.M wrote:

If you want another Stalin than you should vote for McCain.

1:49 am October 8, 2008

LG86 wrote:

Many people commenting on this blog are basing their opinion of each candidate on qualities that will not have an effect on how they perform as president. For example I am very greatful for McCains service to America. However being a POW does not give him what is needed to be the President. Please people, educated yourself on the ISSUES and take a stand on those! Not who you think is young, old, black, white, hot, "presidential" or "seems" knowledgable. From some of the comments on this blog it scares me that this is who will be voting!

1:50 am October 8, 2008

Karen from MN wrote:

I pick McCain to lead as 'Commander in Chief'. When Obama does some military time, I may change my opinion about his ability. Until then, I take the MOST qualified:: John McCain.

1:51 am October 8, 2008

GladITSOVER wrote:

YES, I am glad it's over! Thanks John MCCain! Barack will be the next president of the United States. John couldn't even find his way out of wet paper bag, much less, fight his way out. Barack is the first "Real Deal" in my lifetime, and I am 52. I cannot wait to see what a person with brains, sound judgement, and no politial baggage will do. Won't it be nice to have a president that can complete sentences!

1:51 am October 8, 2008

T. Swanson wrote:

McCain won on substance.
Obama won on style.
Draw.

McCain fails to make clear the very real distinctions between his vision and Obama's.

Domestically, every answer Obama gave delivered government solution, spending, taxes, regulation, government control. With Obama there is always a victim that the government needs to protect.

McCain delivered, with the exception of his mortgage plan, restricted, restrained government, cuts in spending and taxes, and a faith in the individual American's abilities.

On foreign affairs, Obama apologizes for the U.S. - he sees the U.S. has having diminished repect and fewer friends. He favors a UN solution.

McCain sees the U.S. as the world's major source of and for good and he has the fortitude to take action with a commitment to victory.

1:52 am October 8, 2008

John Q Public wrote:

OBAMA = CARTER - you children under 30 need to do a google search on Jimmy Carter and do your homework before voting. You will get an idea what the next 4 years under Obama will look like.

1:53 am October 8, 2008

SOCIALIST vs WELFARE states wrote:

Referring to Baden Baden below...

Those countries are WELFARE states, not SOCIALIST. They have a PARTIAL free market economy. And they would never have considered the Community Reinvestment Act because they know it would make banks fail - so in some ways, the left in the US goes further than what exists in these countries.

And...having lived in those countries, the difference is:

In the US you're told what you CANNOT do. In those countries, you're told what you CAN DO.

Also consider there's no death tax in Sweden and that they're all moving politically to what you'd consider to be the RIGHT.

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Socialist does not mean communist and it certainly does not mean USSR. It means Denmark, Sweden, and Germany.
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Comment by Baden-Bad

1:53 am October 8, 2008

teresa wrote:

YOU GO Mc CAIN!!!!!!!!
I WANTED HILARY, DON'T WANT OBAMA, SO MC CAIN HAS TO GET IN THERE AND GET HER DONE!!!!!

1:54 am October 8, 2008

M.S. Morrisom wrote:

Mugged before the prom by Mr. O

She was the chosen leader of the senior class
A Northern girl of Southern means
Her future tied to a promising past
She was popular and had big dreams

They all loved her and thought she was great
Until there came a change
One by one her friends stopped by to say
We really loved you yesterday
But Mr. O has come to town
He's so popular and we have found
He's more popular than you
So we must go and join the crowd

Then the whispering began
Should she show up at the prom
Should she yield to Mr. O
He's so beautiful and she's well you know
Later there were torches
There was fire on her front lawn
And to this day no one knows where she has gone

M. S. Morrison

1:55 am October 8, 2008

a reader wrote:

I side with McCain on several issues but Palin is a lunatic. My vote then goes to Obama.

1:56 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

John McCain is the best choice.

Just because a bunch of near-sighted fools believe Osama won the day, doesn't mean he did.

1:57 am October 8, 2008

LG86 wrote:

Does anyone feel like we heard the same answers we heard during the last debate? Also I feel like I heard the same false statements that try to make the other candiddate look bad. (Especially from McCain.) I don't want to hear the runaround anymore about how McCain says Obama is raising taxes and then Obama says its only if you make over a quarter million dollars. Does McCain not realize that not matter how many times He accuses obama of raising taxes Obama will come back with that 95 percent of Americans will not see a tax increase. This is wasting time. I felt like Obama had the uperhand when it came to health care as well as the war in Iraq. Or atleast his views line up with mine.

1:58 am October 8, 2008

Barbara Tanzer wrote:

In the last debate, McCain would not look at Obama. This time, he would not shake his hand. How immature can a man of over 72 possibly be? McCain is the one running the low blow campaign, but Obama extended his hand to him anywya. McCain is not temperamentally suited to the Presidency, period.

1:58 am October 8, 2008

Tony S. wrote:

I don't trust Obama. He could make this country the Dem liberal dream. He doesn't have enough of a track record. Who says he's a moderate?

1:59 am October 8, 2008

ACORN MUST BE AT WORK ON THIS POLL wrote:

It seems that OBAMA has more ACORN-like friends actively voting for him on this poll. Obama's supporters are a facade.

1:59 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

how many of you republicans on here voted for Bush??

Didnt work out too well....
give it up

2:00 am October 8, 2008

Bill A. wrote:

WOW. Finally a candidate that gives a voice to all the unrepresented radicals in America. I'm honored to support a man that supports terrorist acts, liberation from white supremacy, and the radicalization of our young children. Go Barack!

P.S. It's your turn to bring brownies to the next ACORN meeting.

P.P.S. Obviously a joke. WAKE UP AMERICA. Do some research and learn the facts. Don't be swayed by the biased media and the glossy rhetoric of Obama.

2:00 am October 8, 2008

JB wrote:

Re: "If you want another Stalin than you should vote for McCain" -- Dude, it's Barry who is the Marxist and it will be with the same heavy hand. New ideas? You mean the ones that promoted the socialist/communist ideas during the failed Annenburg School Project (cost = millions), Barry's failed attempt at public housing w/ criminal Rezko (cost = millions), the expansion of corruption w/ ACORN that he both trained and funded, and lawyered (cost = millions)? Sorry, but my pocket book can't afford more of Barry's failures. And his Camp Obama (beginning of another Mao's Cultural Rev.?) re-education camps are so Jim Jones like -- scary. No, I'll never drink that Kool Aid.

2:01 am October 8, 2008

Crazymoney wrote:

Who Cares, were screwed anyways!

2:02 am October 8, 2008

Bill wrote:

How does doing military time make you qualified to be the President Karen from MN? My uncle is a war hero and I respect him very much for that but in no way does this qualify him to be the President.

2:02 am October 8, 2008

Tiffany wrote:

The only reason Palin's fine self is a VP candidate was for the republicans to grab all the female voters. She has no experience or qualifications to be the next VP of the USA. Joe Biden was a presidential CANDIDATE for pete's sake. Obama CLEARLY won the debate and will win this election if it's not rigged. John McCain is a good guy, but we need some one to be a responsible person in the White House and I think Obama and Biden are going to bring the United States of America BACK

2:02 am October 8, 2008

njm wrote:

Obama will win.... and all you republicans will have to suck it up and smile....
deal

2:03 am October 8, 2008

GladITSOVER wrote:

One other point. Having paid great attention to both campaigns, a vote for John McCain is an anti-black vote, or a mad Hillary vote, nothing more. No one that has been paying attention, with brains, could even consider voting for McCain, and the worst VP Pick in the history of our country, Palin.
McCain and Palin, makes George W. look Presidential!

2:04 am October 8, 2008

American Patriot wrote:

Based on answers to tonight's questions, McCain has clearly won this round. Obama's rhetoric about cutting taxes for 95% of American workers would be a repeat of Bill Clinton's promise of no taxes for non-upper class. How long did it take Hillary's husband to raise taxes on us after he was elected?
Democrats have always been for 'bigger government, more control'. Show me a Democratic president who didn't raise taxes in the last 6 administration, I'll show you an honest used-car salesman.

2:04 am October 8, 2008

Brian wrote:

I wouldn't shake the hand of a fool either. Republicans always seem to have to clean up after the messes the democrats make, and then take the woopin' for it too. I hate party fights, but taking out a book or two and reading the facts would help some of these obomba people. Nope, reading comprehension is mandatory, never mind. lmao

2:05 am October 8, 2008

Franco wrote:

I believe Obama won the debate and he will be the next president.
He says he will be the next Bill Clinton when in fact he is principles are equal to those of Jimmy Carter.
Can McCain fix the economy? Of course not, it's going to take time....but I'm sure the Obama-Pelosi tandem will definitely make it worse.
Sad.

2:07 am October 8, 2008

ben wrote:

Obama wins election by 8 points

2:08 am October 8, 2008

The Janitor wrote:

Anyone see the racist ploy a couple of statements up? Is that you jesse J?

2:11 am October 8, 2008

Tony wrote:

If a group can get the AMA to change a mental health classification when the doctors didn't want to they can street theatre this board. It's only 3 percent of the pop. But the outfall of federal civil rights status will be loud and long smirking political conduct right there in places like the Mormon temple in Salt Lake. You can count on it. That's about half of the subculture in San Francisco. I'm not Mormon but if Obama wins I feel sorry for them.

2:11 am October 8, 2008

Pooh wrote:

Obama will fix NOTHING. He's as big a liar as these fools out here shouting' for him on this blog. No one with any sense is going to fall for their puffing up of Obama-Biden-laden.

2:12 am October 8, 2008

GladITSOVER wrote:

OBAMA WINS by the biggest landslide in History! It will not be close. Finally the American people, getting hit close to home, their pocketbooks, and are paying attention and can plainly see who will serve the beter good for the Middle Class. This is a no Brainer.

2:12 am October 8, 2008

DEMOCRATS ARE LOUD AND LIKE OTHER PEOPLE's MONEY wrote:

Democrats think they know how to spend my money than I do. That's why they want to tax me. If that's not asserting control, then what is?

Biden's a bumbling fool. Obama's judgement has left the building.

2:12 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

obama will win

2:13 am October 8, 2008

Ajay wrote:

I think if you need a telegenic, graceful and athletic president with no substance and no experience to replace the current joker in the white house then Obama is your choice.

I prefer to vote for someone with real world experience and character rather than someone whose primary knowledge comes from books.

2:14 am October 8, 2008

M.S. Morrison wrote:

Good night my fair weather friends.

2:14 am October 8, 2008

Bush vs McCain wrote:

Read Maureen Dowd's column on NY Times ... Bush / Rove killed McCain's nomination in 2000 with lies. My theory is Bush / Rove are now doing his best to take McCain down the tube with him ... now that he can't do anything to anything to salvage the gutterous legacy of his administration. Two reasons for this:
- After the number that Bush has done on the economy, it will take a few years for it to bounce back ... hand over the broken pot to Democrats as quickly as he can then use the sheeple's faulty memory in four years to blame the other side for majority of troubles
- Then set the stage for brother Jeb to come in as the white knight wearing the shiny armour to perform the rescue act

If McCain becomes the president, Republicans will have no way to continue their finger pointing game.

2:17 am October 8, 2008

BOB wrote:

ATLEAST I KNOW I CAN RELY ON THE RIGHT TO STICK WITH ME WHILE THE REST OF YOU CHUMPS ARE GETTING BIO-CHIPPED

2:18 am October 8, 2008

Brewster wrote:

Obama did not even answer the last two questions. He pontificated about Iran when the question was about Israel, and he did not say what he did not know. Obama is arrogant, and he does not show public contrition for anything.

McCain, on the other hand, has shown contrition for Keating 5 and said it was a huge mistake. Notice Obama did not refute the fact that he has taken the most money, except for Christopher Dodd, from Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.

His hand is in the pot and we want to give him access to the United States Treasury. I would not trust him with a piggy bank.

Obama makes up things about himself. He did not call for reforms for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. He says what people want to hear and acts like he is someone important when he has done NOTHING to benefit this country.

2:19 am October 8, 2008

M.S.Morrison wrote:

President McCain Will Be one of the best Presidents we ever had
In These United States Of America.

2:20 am October 8, 2008

"FUZZY" AL wrote:

"That One" WON, Hands Down
NOT The Other (Old Angry) One...

Hey McSame TR Said "Walk (not talk) softly but Carry a Big Stick... Also It was "Your Hero" Ole Ronald Reagan who abandoned Afganistan and allowed the Taliban to come to power... Now we are cleaning up ANOTHER GOP Mess

2:21 am October 8, 2008

Blah Blah Blah wrote:

None of your nominees are going to win anything. You are all going to go down with the loser of your choice.

2:21 am October 8, 2008

Barack wrote:

Don't know who to vote for? Don't have the time to accurately research both candidates? Want to impress your friends and be one of the "cool guys?"
Then Vote Obama.

2:23 am October 8, 2008

Comment by Carole wrote:

The biggest terrorist (that is one who spreads terror)here, and the one who is inciting and fomenting anger and fear is Sara Palin. Perhaps she learned this from her husband who was a member until 2002 of an organization whose leader preached against the USA and whose purpose was to SECEDE from America....Sara needs to return to Alaska and take care of her legal problems there,a "summons" awaits her.

2:24 am October 8, 2008

Tim wrote:

Since when has America become such a nation of fools that we do not respect the wisdom of age and gray hair?

Putting Obama at the helm of our great country is like letting a five-year-old fly a commercial jet. He is inexperienced, a junior, FRESHMAN senator with a record of voting 'present', and when he didn't vote just 'present,' he voted FOR taxes, earmarks, and a lot of things that DO NOT help the average person. (Example: he voted against a bill that would require credit card companies to lower their interest rates.)

Obama does not care about the average American. He appears to use NLP (neurolinguistical techniques) to mesmerize people. He knows just how to talk to manipulate people. He learned this from Saul Alinsky, who taught how to manipulate relationships for personal gain.

2:26 am October 8, 2008

ConcernedAmerican wrote:

VOTE 4 OBAMA!!
WE NEED CHANGE!!!! IT HAS BEEN SAID OVER AND OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS PEOPLE!!! UNDERSTAND THAT NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PARTY IS, WE NEED A NEW PRESIDENT WHO GREW UP A NORMAL U.S. CITIZEN LIKE OURSELVES!!! OBAMA UNDERSTANDS TODAYS AMERICANS STRUGGLES OF ALL KINDS AND SOURCES!! VOTE OBAMA!! THE REAL CHANGE!!

2:29 am October 8, 2008

Brooke wrote:

Both candidates will end the war in Iran. But McCain will do it properly, working closely with the Iraqis and our generals to time a wise exit, which will prevent us from having to return there.

Obama is such a junior player that he does not understand that you can't leave Iraq like you leave a soccer game. It has to be done sensitively, and in a way that insures victory.

We are not cleaning up a GOP mess right now. It is a DEMOCRAT mess, with Barney Frank, Christopher Dodd, and Obama up there at the top, since Obama took all that money from Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. (You can see he did not refute that tonight.)

The mess we are in started under Carter, was exacerbated and expanded under Clinton, and carried out by Barney and Friends. There's a great article on WSJ 'Barney's Rubble.'

2:29 am October 8, 2008

ConcernedAmerican wrote:

NOT JUST ANOTHER WEALTHY OLD MAN LIKE MCCAIN TO MISUNDERSTAND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!
VOTE 4 OBAMA THE REAL UNDERSTANDING OF AVERAGE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!
THE CHANGE IS NOW PEOPLE!
WE NEED IT! AND WE KNOW IT!
THE CHANGE IS IN OUR HANDS!!

2:30 am October 8, 2008

julie wrote:

obama is just not truthful--he said ayers was just "someone from his neighborhood" when in fact obama served as the chairman of the board on the Chicago
Annenburg project which was headed by Ayers. He even had his first senate fundraiser in Ayer's home. obama may seem like a moderate, but he's so far left it isn't funny. americasright.com

2:31 am October 8, 2008

LMAO wrote:

Scared of Palin, for real silly reasons. Why not say ker kids are involved in something creepy,and pin that on Palin also? What kind of logic was that? Someone out here needs his/her meds quick.

2:32 am October 8, 2008

Kim wrote:

McCain won. Obama didn't always answer the question. He doesn't look like he has the experience. McCain gave better answers and looked more experienced. Obama's answers sounded like his stump speeches.(I already heard them)

2:33 am October 8, 2008

M.S. Morrison wrote:

the Obamathon has failed and the McCain truth has prevailed.

The Old Man wins for America again.

Do Obama’s people really fear and hate those older than themselves.

Shame on Obama for playing on the prejudice of youth.

2:36 am October 8, 2008

Kim wrote:

McCain Won!The voting thing doesn't work.
Which candidate came out on top in the debate? Cast your vote. (View results)
It didn't work!! MCCAIN WON!

2:36 am October 8, 2008

James wrote:

Okay, someone has had a nerve hit, Now resorting to biggy print for effect, or scared they aren't typing loud enough. No matter how big you all type, McCain gets my vote, and we'll be out there making that clear on election day.

2:37 am October 8, 2008

CINDY wrote:

I AGREE!! MCCAIN WILL DIE IN OFFICE ANYWAYS LOL SO THEN THE QUESTION COMES UP, IS PALIN READY TO LEAD THE NATION??
THE ANSWER IS NO.
THE MCCAIN-PALIN CAMPAIGN IS NO.
OBAMA-BIDEN IS THE RIGHT CHOICE.
I WILL VOTE FOR AN ACTUAL CHANGE IN OUR POLITICS.
NOT AN OLD MAN WHO MAY HAVE A HEARTATTACK AT ANY MOMENT AND PUT OUR COUNTRY IN DANGER.

2:38 am October 8, 2008

Gwen wrote:

To Concerned American: if you were truly concerned about America, you would not vote for Obama. You will be bringing socialism on our heads. We do not need reckless change; we need focused reform.

Obama will change a lot for the worst. It will be an economic disaster. His tactics are so socialistic that they smell like Russia. Emails sent out this week even suggest signing up "to learn pre-election agitation tactics at 'Camp Obama.' Red kerchiefs, anyone?"
(source, Investor Business Daily's Editorial Podcast).

He said tonight he wants to expand the peace corps. What he really wants is to expand his 'volunteer force' so he can indoctrinate our youth in ideas that America is racist, and they should avoid corporate work in lieu of 'community activism.'

Bring out the red kerchiefs.

2:38 am October 8, 2008

SteveK wrote:

Is it just me or does bringing up FACTS always ruffle the Obama ________ followers... Facts like McCain votes that Obama has never made, votes against his own party, votes showing McCain's character as the maveric willing to "vote against the tide".

"Put Obama in the WHITE HOUSE" and sit back and watch the cronyism of his appointments.

On the bright side, when the economy really tanks Obama'll be all talk no money. His govt money won't exist to continue driving up the costs of Health care and University tuition as it already did the Housing Market!

Oh, but fines, threats and law suites will reign supreme as noted by John in tonight's debate.

Have a swell time knowing you contributed to getting this young wanna be into office.

2:40 am October 8, 2008

NoMore wrote:

McNasty is just sad. An out of touch, bitter, angry, old man who's time has run OUT!

Do your country a favorite...LEAVE US ALONE!

2:41 am October 8, 2008

Marilyn wrote:

Like many others who have posted, my vote for Obama was blocked. Hope this situation is not a harbinger of problems on Election Day.

2:42 am October 8, 2008

jg wrote:

obama is just not truthful. He said Ayers was just "someone from the neighborhood" when in fact obama served as chairman of the board on the Chicago Annendale project which was headed by Ayers.
obama is pretending to be a moderate, when he's so far left it isn't funny.

2:42 am October 8, 2008

Brad wrote:

Cindy, Obama would put our country in danger from the moment he would go into office. He is a dangerous Marxist who is taking money from foreigners, illegally, to fund his campaign. Much is flowing in from the Middle East. His Harvard education was funded by a Saudi prince.

For real truth about Obama, see newsmax.com. Obama is a real threat to our national security and must be stopped. He worked closely with Ayers giving out $50 million in OUR TAX DOLLARS to fund 'radicalism of education' in Chicago schools. And people think he was doing community service? He was serving Ayers' agenda of 'radicalizing education.' Ayers would not give this job to a casual acquaintance.

I'll pick sarah over obama any day. What, you think a woman can't lead this country? She is much more of a leader than the fool on the democratic ticket.

2:43 am October 8, 2008

Jason wrote:

If Mccain wins this election after what we saw the last 8 years.
I have given up hope on all American people as being intelligent decision makers.
It's obvious the republicans have once again reached us at the lowest point economically since the Great Depression.
How is voting another wealthy old man into office going to help our economy, but help the rich get richer and leave the majority of Americans in the dump.
Obama gets my vote, graduated top of his class in Harvard he is more than intelligently qualified to lead this country in the right direction.

2:44 am October 8, 2008

NotAgain wrote:

You McCain people write on here as IF McCain has no record. He has been an ABSOLUTE disaster, with crooked dressing for America.

Most of you sound like the irrational millions that voted for our current disaster (who was laughing behind your backs)

Your delusional views are enemies of America.

2:46 am October 8, 2008

Former Democrat for McCain wrote:

Never mind the fact that Mr. Obama has been a do-nothing Senator, what about the fact that he should not even be allowed to run for President in the first place? Check out Phillip Berg's website.
We are all blessed to live in this country and we each have one vote. It's our personal responsibility to get the facts and make an informed decision before we go into the voting booth. We must THINK for ourselves and not let the media do it for us. I felt that McCain spoke to the issues more while Obama "performed."

2:47 am October 8, 2008

Dee wrote:

The US cannot afford Dems in the Congress, Senate and White House. Obama is a lightweight and has a very questionable history. Look it up!!

2:47 am October 8, 2008

Helen in New Mexico wrote:

Is you poll run by Diebold?
It did not let me vote for Obama..
perhaps you should make your bias less obvious.
Oh...and McCain looked and sounded tired, old and ill. Why is this elderly ailing man being put through this?

2:49 am October 8, 2008

Gwen wrote:

Obama wants to pay for his 'volunteer corps' with OUR TAX DOLLARS. He wants to encourage the young people of our country, who will have the ingenuity and creativity of the future, to be activists, and discourage them from going into the corporate world.

So we will have huge government spending on a program none of us asked for or wanted, and then we will have huge numbers of young people encouraged to not go to work to build America. Sounds like an economic disaster.

The only reason McCain has to say all these truths about Obama, which sound negative because they are TRUE FACTS that simply ARE negative, is because this is the kind of person that Obama is. Someone who takes up with a whole slew of shady people. Not a coincidence.

Americans have a right to know the truth about Obama.

2:49 am October 8, 2008

CINDY wrote:

TO JENNIFER: NO BEING A WOMAN MYSELF I DO NOT BELIEVE SARAH PALIN IS READY TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY. SHE IS MORE THAN WELL
-UNQUALIFIED-
AND HER ONLY POLITICAL FEAT IS LEADING WHAT THE LEAST POPULATED STATE IN OUR COUNTRY?? SHES NOT READY TO LEAD THIS GREAT NATION. NEITHER IS THE OLD MAN.
HE WILL ONLY LEAD US INTO IRAN, WHICH COULD ONLY SPARK A NEW WORLD CONTROVERSY. WORSE THAN IRAQ.

2:50 am October 8, 2008

please no more wrote:

if republicans win again I'm moving to Canada

2:51 am October 8, 2008

Gwen wrote:

And the McCain campaign has a responsibility to educate us about these truths about Obama, because the media clearly is unable to do it. They are too busy trying to get Obama elected.

2:52 am October 8, 2008

Jamie wrote:

Did anyone else hear McCain say fixing social security is easy. Really? Is it easy? I'm 26 so hopefully it will be fixed by then. But what is going to happen to all you baby boomers? There is a lot of you. But I'm just a "idealistic pathetic liberal" and social security must be a government handout to you conservatives. I really hope people become more educated and Obama wins.

2:52 am October 8, 2008

Andy wrote:

Fiscal responsibility? the national debt climbed 1.7 trillion under democrats (but 9 plus trillion under republican leadership). Taxes? real income for the average American climbed 3+k/yr under Clinton and fell back to 1990 levels with Bush. Stewardship of our economy -- look at the stock market today? War leadership? McCain still is trying to 'win' the Vietnam war. Who won? guess

2:53 am October 8, 2008

Jordan Lund wrote:

The exact point where Obama won the debate was just after it ended.

Brokaw was trying to make his closing comments and McCain was wandering in front of the camera, seeming confused and unaware. Obama stepped up and attempted to keep McCain from looking foolish (too late!)

That's what class looks like, people.

2:53 am October 8, 2008

Leonard Jenkins, MI wrote:

Stop all this stupd talk about the last 8 years... Bush is not running for the presidency you idiots. Unless this is truly a PARTY fight for you and not really in the best interests of the nation. This is why we have problems. Then it's not the guy that's in office, its all the hundreds of thousands of fools around me that have a vote.

2:54 am October 8, 2008

Obama is dangerous wrote:

Those of you who are voting for Obama because he stayed behind to shake hands just don't see through his techniques.

He is a master manipulator and learned the art from Saul Alinsky's teachings. Obama knows how to speak and shake hands so that people feel drawn to him.

We need a president who can negotiate with foreign leaders and lead us through economic crisis, not one who just knows how to smile and shake hands.

2:56 am October 8, 2008

Robin wrote:

Personally, I think Obama won the town hall meeting. Reasons being:
1) He held his own on the issues, and became feisty when what he just stated was ignored.
2) Appeared relaxed, apparently *listened* to his opponent and was not intimidated by the "town hall" format.
3) Did not need to surprise everyone by a new economic "buy-everyone's-mortgage" plan that will advance the National Debt clock (y'all *do* know they had to drop the dollar sign to make room for a new digit).

In all the years I've voted, I only voted for the Democratic presidential candidate once, when I was 21. Time for me to change my more recent record.

I think Obama can do a "Team of Rivals" thing. If something happened to McCain, Palin would be lucky to find a library, much less read anything in it.

2:57 am October 8, 2008

miroslav schulc wrote:

I am an Australian very interested in your politics, as I believe what happens in your backyard will end up in ours.
I like Obama I think he is a very interesting & new age style kid on the block.
I hope he wins as I think Mc Cain is the old style War Monger and now that we are in an age of Nukes we should be very careful of invasions etc get out of Iraq go chase the s.o.b in Afghanistan and get your country back in shape.
We have medi care in Australia every man woman & child is covered it is deplorable you guys & gals don't.I put my money on Obama tonight as I feel he won hands down.
Amen

2:58 am October 8, 2008

George wrote:

So then why has Mccain suddenly switched from being against Bush's policies to supporting them. It will only be 12 years of horrible leadership if Mccain is elected.
Obama wins.
He seems to connect more with the people.

2:58 am October 8, 2008

Independent Voter wrote:

Looking at these comments and the debate has really showed me how bias people are. Both candidates talked about irrelevant issues, made false accusations, and made promises that they probably will not be able to deliver. The truth of the matter, both candidates will make a suitable president. In understanding that the decision making process involves more than just the president (which consist of several people such as advisors), and don’t forget your senators and representatives. So, what we are looking for is ideas. Who will bring the most innovative ideas to the table for discussion? In an unbiased view, I think Obama will be more interactive when it comes to new ideas. In a business, when things go sour, you try to find new people and new blood to try and turn things around. This is no different. Being that our country is in such turmoil, I think new ideas are a must. I have the upmost respect for McCain but I doubt if he brings any new problem solving skills to the current situation. In all honesty, I think race is the focal point of my uneasiness. If I can get past that I may be voting for Obama, however, if we would had someone else as articulate as Obama, I would be voting for them hands down. I know that a lot of you will have strong feelings about my comments but as the studies have shown, most of you feel the same as I do. If I have offended some of you, you have my deepest apologies. For I was only exploring the heart of the matter.

2:59 am October 8, 2008

Elaine wrote:

Change from a Democratic machine politician who has never carried out the responsibilities of an office he has been elected to because he was running for the next office? A press core that thinks an Obama win would be an “historic story” and therefore has a vested interest in him winning? A Democratic-controlled Congress that protected Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and is even less popular than Pres Bush? People in other countries favoring Obama because he is more likely to serve their interests than US interests? These should be the focal points of discussion. Obama for “movie of the week.” McCain for president.

3:00 am October 8, 2008

Old man wrote:

Clearly Obama won. He is clearly someone that I would like to represent my country. America WAKE UP. McCain will destroy this country. To remain number 1, we have to do the right thing on election day.

3:03 am October 8, 2008

Jennifer wrote:

Cindy: I'm gald you aren't in charge. I can tell how narrowminded you are just in a frew sentences. I don't want your pal Obama ruining my life or the lives of my children. You have not demonstrated any proof that your creepy showboat dancer has even done anything close to Palins ability. I also notice you are PARTY driven, so it's no use talking to you at all. Party driven people creep me out... they are the real scarey ones, like you.

3:05 am October 8, 2008

Registered Independent wrote:

I think that I will vote for Obama because the McCain supporters compared to the Obama supporters seem less educated. Based on the comments, McCain supporters made my decision.

3:06 am October 8, 2008

Frank wrote:

If you think Obama's proposed policy will work take a look at the European and Canadian economy. They are and have been in the tank. Kiss off any job recovery from small S corporations after Obama taxes them out of business.

3:07 am October 8, 2008

Ohio independent voter wrote:

As I read over quite a few of these comments, I find myself surprised at some of people's deciding factors. To discredit McCain because of his age or his curved spine is, well, foolish. I honestly think McCain was influenced by party campaigners that have felt cornered ever since Republicans lost congress two years ago. It's a shame because I used to really respect him. To imply that Obama is not a "real American" is sad. Obama's history is similar to mine; parents scrimping for the best education, stratling two cultures, and reaping the benefits of hard work; what could be more unique to this country? Cities here in the rustbelt are dying and we really need some innovation. I get that from Obama, and not from McCain. I've played devil's advocate on this one, but so far, it's still Obama

3:08 am October 8, 2008

WE THE PEOPLE wrote:

McCain's older and have health issues...If he passes away:

1)do you think PALIN would be able to run this country??
2) Do you seriously think McCain is any different from the G.W. Bush? - He voted with Buth 95% of the time. Hello.....!!!
3)Clinton and Kennedy were younger and less experienced just like Obama, but we stil talk about the changes (economic or social) they brought to this country.
Americans...Let's put our emotions asside and let's think of where we would like our country to be in the next 10/15/20 years...We've given 8 years of the US history to an older generation...NOW it is time for a new, younger, visionary and fresh blood to lead...

3:09 am October 8, 2008

Travis wrote:

So much hate on here. Mostly from McCain supporters. I thought republicans were aligned with the religious right? Religion doesn't = hate. It equals love. I want many of you out of my country. There is no room for hate here, especially now.

3:10 am October 8, 2008

Eleazar D. Walker wrote:

vote OBAMA!! to increase tax on all americans,wud drmatically decrease demand for all but necisities. to decrease middle class taxes, will only promote demand on our nations now called "Crises".home/auto loans,banking..etc..not only is it hard to attain,but lack of hope is preventing Americans to try. to tax Upper class america,will temporairly weaken buisnesses, but the help from middle class americans are on the way. America needs to borrow from Big buisnesses/upper-class (increase tax)to rid of the economic crises as the strong, hopeful, and financially stable middle class increase demand to help better big buisnesses/upper-class.
there is hope for America. Change is Here.

3:11 am October 8, 2008

Travis wrote:

What we need is Love

3:11 am October 8, 2008

john boston wrote:

mckain has one leg already in the grave. should we see him having both as president? imagine that idiot named palin to lead the country. jesus. americans of course are stupid. they voted bush twice, i will not be surprised this time.

3:12 am October 8, 2008

lisa wrote:

when I try to vote for obama, it keeps saying 'critical error could not connect to the database'. hmmm....

3:13 am October 8, 2008

Mr. Ed wrote:

The left is pulling out all the stops - blogging, slandering, trying to influencing the polls and election. Lets be clear. Obama has no experience or clue how to run this country and American voter is not going to turn over the keys to an “all majority” group of Democrats who will just strangle the life out of this country with their failed policies. Checks and balances are a good thing. Despite your “activities” and backing by Oprah, CNN and the other hacks that so desperately want this inexperienced liberal in the office, McCain will win big. On another note, Brokaw was the biggest loser tonight. Town hall questions are supposed to be edgy and offbeat. Between the questions he “screened” and even posed, Brokaw managed to orchestrate a repeat of the last debate. Thanks Tom.

3:15 am October 8, 2008

Independent wrote:

I'm going to vote for neigher candidates, because I am truly independent. But if I were going to choose, I'd pick Kerry over Obama, hell I'd pick anyone other than obama. lol
Anyone who would vote based on the words of bloggers is an idiot.

3:15 am October 8, 2008

John White wrote:

Obama won. I would like a president that is going to unite the people in this country. Mccain can not do anything else but run negative campaigns that is going to further divide this nation. Shame on McCain

3:16 am October 8, 2008

Willow D. Peeples wrote:

Those who decry Obama, saying that he will make gov't bigger , ignore the huge growth of gov't during the reign of Bu(LL)sh.
I waited for McCain to show leadership and vision during this debate. I'm still waiting. McCain did a very poor job of communicating his vision for America's future. It seems that he can focus only when there is someone, or something, to be against. Obama was clearer and more specific in his answers, whether you agreed with him or not.
Obama merely treaded water in this debate. Unfortunately, it was all he needed to do.McCain came across as a man who cares about his country, but, has no clear plans to solve it's dire problems. McCain did not make his case tonight, at all.

3:18 am October 8, 2008

jim thorpe wrote:

I called McCain after the debate and asked if he could pay my mortgage. He told me to speak to "that one"; I told him to go ______ himself.

3:20 am October 8, 2008

rani wrote:

I think Republicans voting for
another 4 years of the same should do us all a favor and stay home on election day because their irresponsible vote will drive us all to poverty.

3:22 am October 8, 2008

Andy wrote:

I voted for Reagan but John McCain is not Ronald. Not even close to the best and brightest, accusing Obama of voting to raise taxes 94 times when every source in the world reports that is false. He certainly is not an original thinker. His great plan to save our economy was a regurgitation of the bailout program. He admits his mistaken judgment supporting buddy Keating in the Savings and Loan fiasco. I like the hope Obama offers for our future. Not a rerun of the past but a chance at something greater than that.

3:24 am October 8, 2008

DAndersen wrote:

I thought about writing something important here, but this appears to be a place for flushing only. You people deserve eachother. You don't care about the country, just your egos. What a joke.

3:25 am October 8, 2008

ZZ wrote:

The person named "Gwen" has posted comments that are some of the most dangerous, narrow-minded,slander I have encountered anywhere. People like "Gwen" tear down and create fear and alienation. "Gwen" probably doesn't realize it, but she sounds like someone who would fit in a communist or sociliast society, as one of the ruling elite, of course. I know about this. I lived through it in Czechoslovakia. Barack Obama is no socialist, "Gwen". It is sad when ignorant people spew their hatred and accusations as if they know the absolute truth, when in fact, they believe only what they wish to believe and ignore everything else.

3:25 am October 8, 2008

Confused wrote:

Apparently in this country, the main qualifier for the presidency is to be in the military?? I'm sorry, I don't understand how toting a gun and being able to fight for our country should have any qualifying aspect. I know a lot of poeple who have fought for our country - and bless them for it - but wow, i sure wouldn't want them as the chief of the country. Furthermore, McCain seems to be tied to repeating his record over and over. I know his record. I heard most of it thorugh the 1st debate, the vp debate, and all the research I have done in the meantime...start focusing on the issues at hand - tell me how you are going to fix whats wrong and make my future a brighter place. I think we desparately need change and McCain is not it. Maybe Obama isn't either but he seems the better choice

3:27 am October 8, 2008

Joe Sixpac wrote:

McCain is out of touch. He will say anything to get elected. If he has all the answers then why are we in this mess!!! He saw everything coming and did nothing? I mean he reaches out to everyone in the government to get things done why do we have any problems, he's been there 26 years. Seem funny to me. Get a life he is LOST and will loose.

3:35 am October 8, 2008

American Patriot wrote:

Folks, we live in a democratic nation. Your votes are yours to cast and your opinions are yours to ponder and preach. Face the facts; both candidates will tap into entitlement funds to resolve the current situation. $1.3 trillion isn't gonna drop from the sky. I'd expected cooler heads to prevail from readers of WSJ, but this election has become the next 'American Political Idol'. Commander in Chief is an honor to be bestowed to the best of the people. Whether they be white/black, old/young isn't the issue. Economic issues are short-term problem. Americans will triumph as we always have. Fear the repercussion.
Bigger government+more oversight=political corruption (Check human history).
With absolute power comes absolute corruption

3:35 am October 8, 2008

Mike J. Blackburn wrote:

Independent Voter, are you racist?

3:36 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody "won" the debate its hard to win when your just giving pre rehearsed speeches. I doubt the debate will change anything McCain had more to gain and Obama had more to lose and all the people that are giving a result were already leaning to thats candidate anyway.

But as someone who lives in Australia which places much less political ephasis on miltary service. I am puzzled how military service makes you somehow qualifed to become president

3:38 am October 8, 2008

TexasResident wrote:

I thought Obama looked lost in the headlights on foreign policy - way over his head - shows you what I know - you can call this one over - an Obama win!

3:38 am October 8, 2008

Isaac wrote:

When I clicked Obama, the link said "Permanent Error."

Twice.

So I just clicked McCain just to try and what do I see? It works!

I can't believe the Wall Street Journal would pull something like this...

3:39 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

"just have to comment on those who say McCain is too old. When did that become a bad thing?"

When you've had 4 bouts of a deadly cancer and your running mate is a narcissitic parrot with a folksy wink and a penchant for zealotry.

3:44 am October 8, 2008

Rae wrote:

Wow, my comment regarding free press and also the bailout has been removed
what a surprise! So have other comments I read earlier.

3:46 am October 8, 2008

American Patriot wrote:

Economy - Root cause of the issues are fat cats at Wall St? No, it's the people who wanted to buy homes and sell them at profit without risking much of their own asset. I'm sorry, but it backfired on many people. In the meantime, Clinton administration and Democrat majority Congress helped to establish changes in the law where it empowered FNM and FRE to actually 'penalize' any banks that did not originate subprime loans. Coincidence? I think not. CEOs are people who are good at increasing share value. End justifies the means. Increased volume in stock trading? When people make money on trades, they're quiet. Whent money is lost, everybody and their cousins cry "FOUL!" I don't agree CEOs should be compensated when company crumbles, but heck, we live in capitalistic democracy.

3:49 am October 8, 2008

A.J. wrote:

McCain had about as much credibility as a desperate used car salesman; the "my friends" tag added to almost every utterance was about as insincere as it gets. I commend Obama for showing a capability for comprehending the complexity of problems faced by this country and a willingness to explicitly state priorities. McCain waffled and wobbled over questions about priorities. Any good leader needs to establish priorities among important concerns, and McCain failed the pre-test badly.

3:51 am October 8, 2008

Vote Ron Paul wrote:

I didn't see the entire debate, but I'm not surprised that most people judge Obama as the winner. I'm not saying that he isn't smart, articulate and a good orator -- he is -- but I think that much of the American public sizes up political candidates on the superficial, rather than the substantive. The 1960 Presidential Debates between Nixon and Kennedy support the legitimacy of this claim.

Although I dislike Obama, I am not a huge fan of McCain either -- I'll most likely be voting for Ron Paul.

P.S.: I love how people are jumping on the Obama bandwagon because he promises to "help them." Adding trillions to the national debt with his proposed budget is not exactly my idea of "helping" me.

3:53 am October 8, 2008

American Patriot wrote:

People who excel will always be frowned upon by their lesser peers.
For our next president, let's make sure we vote on what he will do that will be beneficial to America!
I intend to vote McCain just because he is the lesser of 2 evils.
Naivete may win out amongst the young populist voters, but I call em as I see em.
Obama isn't the 'infusion of new blood' as many hope he will be. Yes, I concur he initially brought freshness and boldness to face the challenges on the surface. But as you examine and dig deeper, his facade is microns thick. No liberal candidate will get my vote for intention to increase gov't control, swindle entitlement from behind our backs, and take away our constitutional 2nd Amendment rights! Support our troops, and God bless America!

3:56 am October 8, 2008

Keith wrote:

Obama spends a lot of time appealing to the ignorance of the average voter. He's focused on side affects and not the core of the issues. It is NOT fair to tax people differently depending on wealth. This country works because of the success of the wealthy. The wealthy cary the burden of those who coast along in life.

Obama is appealing the the ignorance of America and the average voter. The average vote listens more to Hollywood and their cynical ignorance than actually learning about the issues.

Clinton de-regulated banks. This is true, check it anywhere. Things fell apart under Bush. Both were horrible presidents. The ecomony is bloated and now it's tanking. Gotta fix it now.

Obama is under-qualified and does not get it. You Obama supporters don't either.

4:02 am October 8, 2008

Rani Is An Idiot wrote:

"I think Republicans voting for
another 4 years of the same should do us all a favor and stay home on election day because their irresponsible vote will drive us all to poverty." -- rani

Hahaha. Oh man. Do the country a favor and do a little bit of homework before making brazen claims with no substance. You know what is driving the country into poverty? Uncontrollable government spending and bailouts designed to clean up the messes of irresponsible borrowers who can't afford a home as well as Democrats who denied the possibility of a mortgage crisis, all in the name of social advancement for at-risk homeowners. I don't own a home because I don't have the cash -- why should I have to pay for others to have something that they can't afford either?

Please, stay home on election day.

4:04 am October 8, 2008

Mike J. Blackburn wrote:

People are quick to criticize the economic plans that will maybe help the economy but don’t offer a feasible solution for the problem. I think Obama put it best when he said “You have two options. If you don’t like my decisions or ideas, you can either vote for someone else, or, you can run for office yourself”. Since you obviously have a plan that will satisfy all needs, will you please run for president and fix our problems. Better yet, just give us a sound idea that is better than the one that either McCain or Obama is presenting. Don’t be the little kid in the back ground who always says “I don’t like it.” Give us something constructive we can use, especially if you going to criticize the ONLY plan we currently have.

4:08 am October 8, 2008

Temecula Mom wrote:

I'm seeing a lot of references in blogs to ACORN and Obama. Here are the facts:

• Fact: Barack was never an ACORN community organizer.
• Fact: Barack was never an ACORN trainer and never worked for ACORN in any other capacity.
• Fact: ACORN was not part of Project Vote, the successful voter registration drive Barack ran in 1992.

In his capacity as an attorney, Barack represented ACORN in a successful lawsuit alongside the U.S. Department of Justice against the state of Illinois to force state compliance with a federal voting access law. For his work helping enforce the law, called “Motor Voter,” Barack received the IVI-IPO Legal Eagle Award in 1995.

4:09 am October 8, 2008

Joseph wrote:

Obama hypnotizes me. He has a brilliant way of speaking. "Platitude....AND*...Platitude...SO...[LBJ holdout policy position]."

*Obama usually screams the word "AND" and uses at least a full five seconds to say the word--precisely the kind of mannerism that leftists would use to "prove" that Bush is brain-dead.

4:10 am October 8, 2008

Cindy is a Dolt wrote:

Cindy, CAPS LOCK, is um, UNNECESSARY.

You made some disparaging comments about Palin being unready to lead the U.S. should McCain die. One of your quotes, "AND HER ONLY POLITICAL FEAT IS LEADING WHAT THE LEAST POPULATED STATE IN OUR COUNTRY??" is pretty interesting.

Maybe you should try to squeeze a little more brainpower out of your head, because Alaska and Delaware have eerily similar populations. And being a governor is executive experience -- being a senator is not.

What did you miss about McCain's surprise new buy-everyone's mortgage plan?

4:15 am October 8, 2008

sam wrote:

Vote Obama/Biden
The rest Palin comparison

4:20 am October 8, 2008

JoeyDG wrote:

Both lost because neither candidate was able to sway any feelings out of anyone. Both talked about tons of spending. Obama re-iterated Palin's line about not spending outside our means and then talked about a huge govt. spending policy. McCain talked about increased govt. spending and tax breaks too.

I'm voting for McCain strictly on the basis that he is pro-life and not for bailing out of Iraq. Neither candidate has presented anything worthwhile... oh, except for the $300B mortgage revaluation project.

4:21 am October 8, 2008

nexialist wrote:

The golden boy with the silver tongue looked and sounded good again. That, and he is not a Republican. My god, Is that all it takes to be elected president of the USA? That is the extent of Savior Obama's qualifications: He looks good, sounds good and is not Republican. How superficial and desperate we have become for "change" that we are about to entrust the leadership of the free world to the least qualified man who will ever possibly hold the office. His greatest accomplishment thus far is running for president. This man has a history of close associations with communists, terrorists, and America haters that goes back to his early years. You become what you are around. Be careful what you wish for.

4:34 am October 8, 2008

Anna wrote:

It reminded me of sanford and son. Poor Mccain looked desperate lost and incoherent.
I think it is Alzheimer creeping on this poor man.

4:38 am October 8, 2008

York Van Nixon III wrote:

Notwithstanding the show put on by both candidates, voters have a choice as to how they want to see a portion of their tax dollars returned to their wallets.

On one side we have John McCain, a Republican who believes that ‘trickle-down’ and ‘supply-side’ economics is the best way to spend your money, namely giving the bulk of tax incentives to big business. He assumes that after their pockets are overflowing with your money the excess will fall below.

Conversely, Barack Obama, a liberal Democrat, believes that middle-class Americans should receive the bulk of tax dollars used for their benefit before big business and special interest groups are fed.

York Van Nixon III

YorkVanNixonIII.Com

4:38 am October 8, 2008

Robin wrote:

Hey Temecula Mom,

Perhaps people were just responding to last Sunday's edition of "Hannity's America"? Where America's favorite character assassin used innuendo and guilt by association to report so you can decide.

In tumultuous times, it's a bit much to expect people to actually check out a claim they saw on TeeVee before they vote.

Thomas Jefferson was *such* a looser! He said:

"An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic"

Didn't he know that Fox News can report so people can decide?

Get a clue Temecula Mom!

4:45 am October 8, 2008

Mike J. Blackburn wrote:

McCain supports, would you please spare me the communist bit. That shows me that you have nothing else to put your finger on. That has got to be the dumbest accusation I have ever heard. You would be better off saying that, you don’t like Obama and therefore you’re not voting for him. Keep it simple and keep it truthful. I am sure you know where my vote is going.

4:49 am October 8, 2008

Adam wrote:

Rigged. When I click on Obama, I get an error message. McCain clicks right through.

4:56 am October 8, 2008

dena Crowder wrote:

Obama came across as confident and presidential. He spoke cogently, intelligently and comported himself like a leader. Though McCain was stronger than in the first debate, he simply didn't have the vital energy this country needs.

McCain doesn't get it: we don't need negative, petty, personal, misleading attacks. McCain doesn't get it: de-regulation of the type he's been advocating for years has failed the nation and the global economy. McCain doesn't get it: we want a positive vision, not fear and suspicion and a ticket that incites people to vote for them based on narrow minded beliefs, mis-education, and mob like paranoia.

4:57 am October 8, 2008

Tony wrote:

McCain failed to answer directly many questions. Obama was confident, answered directly and has all-round many more ideas about how to deal with the situation our country is in now.

5:09 am October 8, 2008

Stephen Findley wrote:

None of us truly understand politics. It is a system. We like to think that we have an idea and are willing to give our empty opinion.

What the hell do any of us know about foreign policies? What he hell do we know about exit strategies for Iraq? What the hell do we know about better energy sources? Or how to fix the economy. You don't, but you still choose to argue the fact that you do. Be prepared for the worst is all you can do.

Argue all you like about America and the empty promises of its leaders. They can only deal with the issues as they are brought to them. Just as we all do in our own jobs. New issues are brought to them all the time and they have to face the new issues as well as the old. Just like you and I in our daily lives.

5:09 am October 8, 2008

Ngigi wrote:

McCain looks seems like is almost snile. On speech he behaves live a 20 year kid wading through answeres while licking his fingures. Americans wake up and choose this confidence Obama. Afterall what other credentials does McCain have. Serving in the Armay and a Divolce a wife for a wealthy one.

5:15 am October 8, 2008

Nigerian girl wrote:

I,m a Nigerian but i think americans would be soooo stupid to vote for Mccain,he,s aggressive has a temper,could even order peaceful protesters to be bombed, hunched over,grouchy,staggers,too old,sick and has nothing to offer,he doenst even know the number of houses he owns,he may just drop dead soon and the cost of his funeral would come from taxpayers funds from a country already distressed.Please think again

5:18 am October 8, 2008

Voter wrote:

I'll save the debate for November 4th only then will what I think be put to action. Now I must return to the grind and make up for what is taken in taxes and lost in my 401k. GOD help us all.

5:20 am October 8, 2008

Kyle wrote:

McCain was the clear winner tonight. He was calm, had great answers, and showed what a great leader he will be for this country. Obama just didn't seem to have a handle on anything tonight. I still dont understand why people ever consider him ready to be president...

5:32 am October 8, 2008

karlete wrote:

WObama has the amazing ability to come across as presidential and personable at the same time.
McCain comes across as programmed and fake. And that creepy smile doesn't work for me.
Tonight McCain's botox and make-up were truly frightening

5:34 am October 8, 2008

jack wrote:

If we were not in a fools war he could although his right wing would stop him to help homeowners in trouble. In truth he appears to be running against himself. if McCain is elected the country will remain in reset, the rich will loose 20% of their wealth but will still be rich, the rest of us will go back to 1940 with his promise a job in your lifetime. free land in the artic or a job in the prison industry.

5:38 am October 8, 2008

George Roberts wrote:

I know for a fact that Obama is the one to lead this country. His decorum was very presidential and he is fixed at the issues and not the person unlike McCain. Obama clearly won

5:40 am October 8, 2008

lea wrote:

thank God for Obama. he seems very strong in this mine.

5:45 am October 8, 2008

Innocent Bystander wrote:

This debate was disappointing as both delivered sound bites from their stump speeches in response to the questions. Neither candidate is up to the task because capitalism rules. The puny efforts of a president to restrain raging bulls or bears will always fall short. Obama is smarter and more stable. McCain is more cunning and theatrical. Obama has known for some time that the middle class exists. McCain just discovered this fact during the campaign.

5:50 am October 8, 2008

Peggy wrote:

Your Poll will not allow me to vote so the results has to be inacurrate. There is no way Obama won this debate with such a large margin. This poll has been hacked!

5:50 am October 8, 2008

Comments are weak wrote:

I love the majority of these anti-McCain comments. They are basically personal attacks about the way he looks or acts. I'm not a fan of McCain at all, but Obama is a Socialist/Marxist with a history of hanging around racists and dangerous people. Can you imagine if a Republican had that background? He/she would have never made it past stage 1. I've voted (as has my family) mainly Democratic in the past but we are shifting Republican as the Dems go pure socialist. WE are not changing, the parties are. I think we'll eventually end up Socialist, I'd just like to slow the progression as much as possible.

5:52 am October 8, 2008

POLL CRASHED wrote:

Peggy is right, I couldn't vote either. Someone is hacking this pole.

5:58 am October 8, 2008

AZ voters wrote:

Our circle of friends has watched John McCain for years. We have learned about his bad, trigger happy temper and his association with Keating 5 - the scandal that cost Arizona many millions and ruined tons of senior citizens’ savings and retirements.
This election we are totally turned off by his lacking of strategy, erratic behavior, negative campaign blow-by-the-wind direction, and vice president selection. We all agree that John McCain has sold his soul; he is in for his election, but not for our country. Also, we do not view “maverick” is an asset, in fact, we are fearful in handing over our country that is in such dire condition to a person with this kind of reputation.

6:00 am October 8, 2008

Arnold wrote:

Barack just needs to man up a little. He looks a little too GQ. Kinda like he's ready to come out of the closet or something. I bet he smells good too. Come on Barack, we don't want a girly man for Prez! Otherwise, we would've picked Hillary!

6:02 am October 8, 2008

Larry D. wrote:

From all the debates so far it seems that the wrong people are running for the wrong position. Biden should be President and Palin the vice president. The other two should go top the sidelines and keep bickering.

6:06 am October 8, 2008

Jim wrote:

Neither has the intellectual capacity and leadership abilities to be president. It will be 4 to 8 years before the electors get serious and attract the right person.

6:09 am October 8, 2008

that one wrote:

McCain did not win....
thus, he lost
.
the end of the road

6:13 am October 8, 2008

Reality Check wrote:

Screw the two party system, I'm voting for the best...Ralph Nader!

6:17 am October 8, 2008

Elisabeth wrote:

Obama clearly won the debate and showed us a glimmer of a future, common sense and humor. MaCain is tied up with the oil and nuclear industries like he was tied up with realtors in the 1980s. He's been in Washington way too long.

6:17 am October 8, 2008

Olivia wrote:

It won't let me vote for Obama! What's the point of an inaccurate poll? All McCain says is negative things about Obama, has anyone noticed that? And to the person who is "sticking to my guns and religion," um, religion should have nothing to do with the election. Remember separation of church and state? Do you see a minister running for president? I don't! So how can you be sticking to your religion? It's all marketing and spin. Do you really think McCain is involved with the church? If you don't do anything, else, please, please just do this: start looking at the facts and think critically about them. How is each person going to affect your life and the future of our country? Campaigns are for packaging a product--to you or your group. Don't fall or it!

6:29 am October 8, 2008

Tina wrote:

There is nothing wrong for being socialist. Wake up all you socialized medicine scare mongers! We are paying twice as much as Europeans for health care, those of us who can get it through our jobs. McCain would like to do away with the tax cuts that encourage that by the way. When you have to pay full price for a private policy for free-market health care, you'll wish all you had to pay was 65% taxes. You people are so selfish. The other, whom you're so afraid will take your hard-earned tax money, is your own kid when he or she graduates from college, and his or her first job doesn't offer health insurance.

6:36 am October 8, 2008

desmo88 wrote:

The question of TRUST in last night's debate summed it all up as the following metaphor illustrates:
Ol' McCain has been selling lemons off his car lot for 26 years to the American people and is outraged that there is a new dealer on the block. Sure Obama is also a used car dealer, but who would you rather buy from? A guy whose sold 10,000 lemons (and called them beauties) or a guy who has sold a coupla of hundred?

It's easy. They're both full of it, but McCain is so DESPERATE, he'll say anything, just like a CLASSIC politician: last night he said he'd direct the Treasury to buy individuals' mortgages. I have a bad mortgage, but will be SIX FEET UNDER long before anyone from the gov calls me.

6:39 am October 8, 2008

Louie wrote:

If you read the wacky mortgage buyout plan McCain drew out of his hat, you know the man has lost it.
It's a shame: if he had won in 2000 we would not have been in such dire shape. But that's spilt milk.

6:40 am October 8, 2008

Just wondering wrote:

I wonder why so many people think that having a gun and being able to shoot people is a normal and acceptable right, but having access to health care should not be the right of Americans.

Should Americans have the right to breathe clean air and drink water I wonder?

Do they have the right to an education?

What is the rationale for the above?

6:45 am October 8, 2008

liz wrote:

That One ! (McCain) ... rude, old, grump who should not be in the race. Has to take notes all the time to help make up some reply to "His Friends". As a Canadian, to watch McCain is a painful experience. I'd like a fresh young face to lead our neighbour (and us) out of this mess .... McCain is a "has been" and thinks of himself as too good to mingle with ordinary folks and Cindy isn't better! They both would score extra points by not acting like they are better ! Gotcha ! We are tired of "That One" too !

6:45 am October 8, 2008

Minnesota wrote:

At least McCain had some answers to who could be his Sec. of Treas. or what fixing Social Security requires.
Obama's puppet masters obviously haven't told him which cronies with agendas they plan to put in cabinet positions.

Fixing SS and Medicare is a mix of a little more tax and a little less benefit. Like Reagan and O'Neil did before. By changing the subject back to income tax, Obama either doesn't understand the problem or has no idea what to do.

6:51 am October 8, 2008

foreclosure wrote:

Now we know that not only Obama can lead, but also he had a plan for the future of this great country!
Now McCain can snooze tight. Obama can answer the 03.00 am call any time!
Rebublicans can spin like wash machine all day long! The truth is
Senator McCain past actually impairs him from to be flexible and confront the future with open mind. .Senator Obama foreign policy is moderate but also smart. That helps to keep our friends near, and or foes nearer! The last days of the campaign confirmed that McCain -Plain are the most inadequate people to run this country. If Obama was O’Brian and he was white and not black,
He would not have had any trouble winning the election

6:52 am October 8, 2008

volunteer wrote:

Wendy sounds like a lost soul looking for a lover

6:57 am October 8, 2008

marc wrote:

McCain is a sad old man!

6:58 am October 8, 2008

GW wrote:

Obama nailed the energy issue. It is not "drill baby drill" but a comprehensive energy strategy that includes energy efficiency. McCain and Palin feel more supply is the answer and that fall shorts of addressing the situation. The Republican Party has blown the election with this ticket. As an ultra conservative I cannot vote for McCain.

6:59 am October 8, 2008

Katie wrote:

This poll is not working - I receive the error

phpBB : Critical Error

Could not connect to the database

When I try to vote for either candidate or look at the current results.

7:00 am October 8, 2008

dealster wrote:

I thought McCain was going to wander up to someone in the audience and ask "Want a lifesaver"?

7:01 am October 8, 2008

Independent Voter wrote:

McCain talks about Reagan & Tip O'Neill from 1983... meanwhile we are in a meltdown. He really is out of touch and out of ideas. Time for McCain to shuffle off to one of his twelve homes.

7:04 am October 8, 2008

Murdoch fan wrote:

Rupert, I hope the real voting machines work better than this! Did you see the Simpsons episode (on Fox) where Homer tried to vote for Obama and it kept registering votes for McCain?

7:05 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody really won or lost. They both held their ground. It just depends on who's policies you agree with more. For me, personally, I agree with Obama. McCain just talked about rising taxes. Why didn't Obama defend with the devaluation of the dollar. I live abroad and the dollar has been sucking for 8 years! Now thats a tax, beeaatch!

7:07 am October 8, 2008

Beerios wrote:

Nobody really won or lost. They both held their ground. It just depends on who's policies you agree with more. For me, personally, I agree with Obama. McCain just talked about rising taxes. Why didn't Obama defend with the devaluation of the dollar. I live abroad and the dollar has been sucking for 8 years! Now thats a tax, beeaatch!

7:09 am October 8, 2008

Richard wrote:

It's pretty simple really. Either you believe that government is the solution or that individuals - regulated by law - are the solution.

The economic turmoil is due to unregulated financiers who played the financial angle of a policy desire to put more Americans in their own homes to the ragged edge.

Government ownership of those financial corps and "bad" mortgages won't fix that, but will instead slow this economies response to changing conditions. What will fix it is actual regulation and enforcement of the laws on the book paired with a pro-active congress.

It is a choice between Conservativism and enforcing current laws and empowering individuals - or Liberalism - empowering government over the individual. Unfortunately, there is not a conservative on the ticket.

7:11 am October 8, 2008

Susy - FL wrote:

For someone who claims to be for a free market economy, McClain's plan to buy out home loans to stabilize home prices...SEEMS LIKE AN AWFUL LOT OF REGULATION! Is he for free market or is this some last minute plan just to make himself sound like he had a plan?

7:12 am October 8, 2008

Carlos wrote:

Poll no longer seems to work.

7:19 am October 8, 2008

Looks like sthe other spambot commenters right wrote:

The database for the poll is locked up. Looks like the automated voting for McCain (10K+ in a short time) crashed the DB.

7:21 am October 8, 2008

Richard wrote:

Calling the Messiah "That One!"

7:22 am October 8, 2008

Bryan wrote:

McCain cleary won this debate and has the stature and experience to lead this country out of this banking crises that the failed leadership of Reid and Pelosi allowed to happen. When i hear Osama promising healthcare for all (part time workers, single moms on welfare, students, felons, people who don't work)I just cringe when I think of the massive debt and permanent govt waste this will create for those who did the right thing and studied hard in school, went to college, started a career with a good company at the bottom and waited to have kids until they had some money. When I hear Obama I think of 3 things: the past, Woodstock and Jimmy Carter.

7:23 am October 8, 2008

Carla wrote:

If McCain wants to keep the occupation in Iraq (it really can't be called a war since the Iraqis never did anything to us) and put $300 billion or so into buying out the mortgages I would like to know where this money is going to come from????(Not to mention the $$billions we have already earmarked). It will come from less money for our schools, roads,and public services which are already compromised. As the saying goes: money doesn't grow on trees. What is wrong with paying taxes for your country,town,state? It would be nice if this money actually got used for services in my town and not in Iraq. Let the Iraqis figure things out with their billions of dollars and let us put our money back here where it belongs. IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE! Obama has my vote.

7:26 am October 8, 2008

educatedNYer wrote:

I have been trying to vote for Obama for awhile and I keep getting an error page. What's that about? McCain is living in the glory of his 20th century exploits. Obama has solid plans to take America into the 21st century and make us a true world leader once again.

7:29 am October 8, 2008

Nancy Lee wrote:

It doesn't matter if they have made errors in spelling, their vote still counts.

7:30 am October 8, 2008

Crazy Paul wrote:

I think I am going to kill myself.

7:31 am October 8, 2008

Charlie wrote:

Obama is smooth and convincing, so are other dictators who lie and deceive their countrymen to gain power. He will respond according to the wind. One only has to look at the history of Obama, surrounded by the racist Wright,
a terrorist Ayers, a PLO operative. ACORN, a mentor in Alinsky and other sleezebags to see that if he is elected he will devestate our country. He says he will tax the rich and big business, well "my friends" the rich and big business will only pass on the increase to the people you and I who actually pay the taxes or they will leave the country. Deomcrats forced lending institutions to lower lending standards that caused our present financial poblems. Don't forget the Democrats have controlled Congress for two years who is holding them accountable?

7:31 am October 8, 2008

felix jenkins wrote:

Anyone with any doubt about McCain's inability to handle this country's most difficult job has only to read the Oct. Rolling Stone article about our "war hero". Very sad and dangerous man. McCain's conduct in the debate is fully explained by the Stone's article . Jenks

7:33 am October 8, 2008

kathy wrote:

I tried to vote for Obama last night and was unable to connect to the database. I tried a number of times.

7:37 am October 8, 2008

Fred wrote:

All of you Obama supporters obviously know nothing about economics...if you did you would realize that raising taxes in the current situation was done before and will result in our going into a major recession. Hoover did it during the early 1930s just as we were starting to come out of the intial part of the depression - the tax raise extended another 8 years....WAKE UP. We are on the verge of disaster. Obama may give a great speech, but his tax policies are going to destroy all of our lives over the next four years. If you think the stock market's tanking recently is bad....wait until the day after the election if he wins. You will see exactly what the market thinks of Obama's tax policy. We will also see billions in private equity (that's a lot of jobs annually) go offshore.

I don't want any one in the White House who admits he "did a little blow" i.e. snorted cocaine- yep, that's right, Barack Obama admitted in his book that he did a "little blow." Disgusting! He is weak, weak, weak!

7:43 am October 8, 2008

JCS wrote:

McCain is morphing into a grumpy old geezer....I would have voted for McCain 2000, but now I'm going with "that one"

7:48 am October 8, 2008

Paula wrote:

I am also voting for "that one". He is the clear presidential pick. We DON'T need a doddering senile old man with a bad temper and little self-control to have the nuclear codes. Vote for a true change, vote Obama/Biden 08.

7:48 am October 8, 2008

Bob wrote:

"That One" won the debate. From my perspective John McCain would be a very dangerous person in that job. He doesn't demonstrate self control or a command of the issues. I'm 68 years old and thank heavens I'm in very good health. I don't think I could stand up to the mental and physical demands of this job. McCain's appearance and performance suggests he couldn't either.

7:51 am October 8, 2008

Overseas Bystander wrote:

it seems more than obvious that one side has a plan, a plan to change things back to the right track or at least away from their current path.

And the other, has no plan other than to attack his opponent's integrity, actions or inactions, name, religion, words said or not, and seems very hypocrytical, when his own policies, people he has hired are worse off, (lobbyists, inexperienced candidates) which clearly shows poor judgement, shotgun decisions, poor vetting, lack on consistency in his own views on the economic standing, or any other issues, poor support from veterans, saying one thing but doing a total opposite of the other by going against the GI bill and many other issues. The list goes on. Seriouly wat more is there to say about truth, stability and change.

7:54 am October 8, 2008

Moe wrote:

WSJ site not taking my Obama vote but I'll be voting for "that one" in November. Sen. McCain has lost his way and his VP pick is a disaster.

7:55 am October 8, 2008

Not Sure Who Won wrote:

We the people are the losers for electing these clowns to begin with. What a pathetic choice to ask someone to choose from. The power lies in Congress and they already left town until the end of the year......and what a swell bunch they are!!!!!

7:56 am October 8, 2008

Alicia Vance wrote:

If we're voting on looks and style, Obama wins. If we're voting on substance and voting record, McCain does.

7:58 am October 8, 2008

Indie wrote:

Time to send McCranky back to the rest home in Arizona, and Simple Sarah back to Alaska where she can hunt God's creatures at will. Game over.

7:59 am October 8, 2008

Kat wrote:

Obama won, hands down.

Obama was smooth and thoughtfully addressed the questions asked. I would have liked to see him be a little more direct on a couple answers. He had several opportunities to nail McCain to the wall and missed them. I hope he sharpens his knives, even though attacking people is clearly something he finds distasteful.

McCain? At least he didn't say "maverick"! He came off as desperate to pound his politics of fear into people, and his wheezing delivery of scripted talking points showed him to clearly be a frightened, mean-spirited and angry man willing to resort to any tactic to win, no matter how unethical or false. His rhetoric of Washington-insiders and wallstreet greed rhetoric rings hollow given who is on his team. Buh-bye, Johnny

8:01 am October 8, 2008

art wrote:

wendy u dumbass

8:04 am October 8, 2008

Shawn wrote:

Who cares who won. America lost.

8:07 am October 8, 2008

Meggie wrote:

Obama definitely sounded more presidential than McCain, who was so nervous (or was it his age?) that even his breath was shaky. And I fully agree that McCain told a bunch of lies! He mentioned Obama's 94 votes to raise taxes, but neglected to mention his own 450 votes. And I've been informed that the Navy's use of nuclear (or should I say "nucular") energy has not been "clean" by any means. I wish that Obama had answered at least the last question more clearly, but at least he told the truth. That really matters in our next president. In addition, I didn't know that there's a one in three chance that McCain, if elected, would die in his first term. That would mean President Palin. Can this country really take that?

8:09 am October 8, 2008

JF wrote:

McCain won...he has so much more knowledge and experience when it comes to the American people, and he knows how to get us out of this mess! I wouldn't trust Obama with my life, he sounded ridiculous...hardly ever answered the questions directly when they were asked.

McCain was direct, you could hear how much he cares! His knowledge far exceeded that of Obama.
Also, Obama claimed that he would cut taxes for 95% of families...that's balony, b/c while you might do that (if he were to actually follow through), the pork behind it is that payroll taxes would increase, and all sorts of other things to make up for it. He obviously thinks we're all stupid and can fall for anything....maybe we can.

8:09 am October 8, 2008

Republican for life wrote:

I don't think either man came away the winner. They both evaded the questions, failed to adhere to the agreed format, and went beyond time limits, although Obama seemed violated the contraints worse than McCain.

What I didn't like is the way Obama keeps saying "You," or "they." It's never "we," "us," or "our." He never includes himself in a group of Americans, and this is a little unsettling to me. He's coming off as elitist, talking down to Americans, while claming to know what middle-class Americans are going through.

Listen to Obama and Biden. They always say 95% of all Americans will get a tax cut, and thy they add "If you make less than $250k, you will not see a tax increase." They always phrase it the same way. Think about those lines and you'll see the double-talk.

8:12 am October 8, 2008

Bryan wrote:

McCain clearly won the debate. What was unusual is that I thought McCain would look old and the other guy did. First, Osama now has grey hair on the sides. That just popped out in the last 12 weeks. Then I saw McCain standing all night and Osama often sitting down. Osama looked very tired. . . which matches his socialist, 1960's view of the "future."

8:12 am October 8, 2008

lynn wrote:

you guys voting for "that one" really have no idea, do you? You're asking for our economic crises to worsen, for the middle class family to essentially be squished out of existence...for everyone to be equal, yes...but equally poor, equally unemployeed, equally taxed beyond our belief, and equally voiceless...parents will loose more rights over their children, etc.

Vote for McCain if you want any hope for our future.

8:22 am October 8, 2008

Ravi Karwal wrote:

Obama won the debate by a great margin. He looked presidential. He was presidentail. He should be president. He will be the next US president to let the hearts of millions feel at peace, hope, prosparity for this and future genarations.

8:23 am October 8, 2008

King CHi wrote:

Obama killed McCain

8:24 am October 8, 2008

King CHi wrote:

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

for U.S. President

8:25 am October 8, 2008

ola wrote:

History will in fact be made on November 4th. Obama will win; and each of us and the country as a whole, together, will pay the price.

8:25 am October 8, 2008

Marsha from WV wrote:

I heard some really good things from John McCain last night, however, it seems that 75% of his debate was spent on attacking Barack Obama. We need a leader than can be graceful under pressure, someone who can be a peacemaker and not someone who feels that the only way to win is through smear campaigns.

8:29 am October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

I believe that from the standpoint of substance McCain won the debate. If you are only interested in image then Obama won the debate. I'm glad to see that McCain is finally stating his record on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The root cause of our current financial crisis is the systematic socialization of home mortgages over the past twenty-five years. For those of you who think McCain is lying - just do a little research. Over the past eight years the Bush administration and McCain have been trying to clean up Freddie and Fannie and they have been blocked by democrats, namely Barnie Frank, Maxine Waters, and other members who were charged who the oversight of Freddie and Fannie. Freddie and Fannie were ultimately buying these bad debts in an effort to cover up bad liberal policy.

8:30 am October 8, 2008

Mollie wrote:

I DON'T THINK EITHER OF THEM HAD A GOOD SHOWING. I STILL CAN'T VOTE FOR EITHER ONE OF THEM. I FEEL TOO LOST IN THIS ELECTION AS TO WHO WILL MAKE THE BETTER LEADER. WHAT A MESS THIS COUNTRY IS IN!

8:31 am October 8, 2008

Bryan wrote:

McCain was clearly on the offense and won last night. I could not even keep up with all of Osama's spending: invade Pakistan, invade Afghanistan, healthcare for all, infrastructure, education. 50% of the lowest income earners do not pay taxes. Osama's proposed tax cuts do nothing for them, they don't pay taxes currently. How does that help them in this recession caused by the leadership of Pelosi and Reid? If you make $249,999 you get a tax cut, if you make $25,000 you get nothing and if you make $250,000 you pay an additional $40,000. Osama's plan is not sound economics.

8:32 am October 8, 2008

truthful wrote:

Obama won, McCain lost. All that the Old Guy did was to recycle the usual conservative populist anti-government nonsense in a new pair of overalls!

The only people this will appeal to are already in his camp. Just look at the comments posted here by his supporters.

The ones in support of McCain are by the same tired conservativews who got us into this mess, the same ones who voted for Ronnie and Bush I and II.

McCain is the 20th century warmed over, he doesn't seem to get that this is a new game and a new century.

8:37 am October 8, 2008

Karin wrote:

Your screen will not allow me to vote for Obama.

8:38 am October 8, 2008

Just wondering wrote:

Does anyone ever come away from these debates thinking that their candidate lost? It's predictable...the blinders that people wear when it comes to seeing what they want to see vis a vis their choice for president. I support neither candidate and frankly heard nothing last night to change that viewpoint. Obama in speaking about increased regulation is hypocritical at best. He voted for Christopher Cox as SEC Chair as did everyone in the Senate. Obama is a follower, not a leader. McCain is old news. Our country needs serious help and there's no one to turn to.

8:39 am October 8, 2008

James wrote:

We need to be careful in our choice on November 4th. It's easy for Obama to smooth talk over his past record when he has the propaganda mouth piece of mainstream media. Look at his previous political friends. People are missing the point about Bill Ayres. It's not that he was a domestic terrorist - it's that Mr. Obama will push his same socialist theories when in office. Just over the past few days we've learned that Obama in fact had a much closer relationship with Mr. Ayres and that their agenda in Chicago was to push political radicalism in public schools. Sounds like an effort to push liberal propaganda on our children. This is very scary!

8:40 am October 8, 2008

Rob wrote:

Once again, the WSJ shows its stripes by not allowing the visitor to vote for Obama in their poll. Wow, that's really fair!

8:41 am October 8, 2008

De-lib-erate Now! wrote:

A popularity poll (like this) that distills the election down to a simplistic selection between two human beings obscures the REAL choice our Country faces at this troubling time when everything could become unglued.

Tossing ad hominen barbs back and forth or grading style and gotcha points is a childish and dangerous diversion. Forget the candidates!

We need to pierce the mind-numbing opium of this inane American Idol facade and base our selection on the respective party's governing philosophy and policies.

Which path is best for America:
An expansive, profligate, socialistic, government that intrudes its tentacles into every aspect of your life or a restrained government that corrects excesses while respecting individual responsibility and free market mechanisms. Choose then vote!

8:43 am October 8, 2008

Republican for life wrote:

"truthful," you are either misguided, or not telling the truth. What got us into this mess with the housing market actually started with the Clinton administration and his friends at Fannie and Freddie (who are not Obama advisors). It was the Clinton administration that wanted to put everyone in a house at any cost.

He proposes a middle-class tax cut, but he's done it before, when he ran in IL and then never even sponsored a bill to that effect. One other DEM ran on that campaign pledge too. His name was Bill Clinton. When he waffled on his pledges, Americans sent his DEM cronies in Congree packing two years later.

If Osamabama wins, I predict that, in two years, the Republicans will control Congress again.

8:47 am October 8, 2008

Colin wrote:

Poll is not working :(

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8:50 am October 8, 2008

Republican for life wrote:

Correction: should have been "who are NOW Obama advisors," when speaking of Clinton's frirends from Fannie and Freddie.

8:53 am October 8, 2008

JW, Chicago wrote:

Does anyone else feel uneasy constantly being referred to as "my friends" by Senator McCain? I don't know. I just feel like he is going to try to sell me some snake oil or something - like a used car salesman (no offense meant to car salesmen). It really makes me uncomfortable...

8:54 am October 8, 2008

jack wrote:

McCain gave up the right to devalue Obama on age (and experience!) when he chose Palin... but has anybody wondered about the disconnect in his choosing "Teddy" as his hero?... TR was 5 years younger that Obama when he took office!... Seems to me he's saying a young person as president can do better that all his criticism of Obama might suggest, especially since a quick read of TR's progressive beliefs match Obama's today much better than they do those of McCain. hmmm.

8:55 am October 8, 2008

Tim in Nashville wrote:

I feel neither candidate won last night's debate largely because they are so similar that trying to discern their policies is merely splitting hairs. Both want to increase the size of government, it's just a matter of how you get there. Unfortunately, the Two Party system is so constructed as to prevent any actual change from the status quo. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic party is solidly interested in giving back to the people the rights of which they have already been stripped. UNLESS we get to the point of REAL CRISIS in this country where the middle class has trouble feeding our families (not the economic "wag the dog" going on now), America will never be "what it could be, what it once was."

8:57 am October 8, 2008

ame wrote:

McCain better win because this entire financial mess is the fault of Carter and Clinton who insisted on social engineering, socialism, to change the USA. Clinton admitted that. Republicans repeatedly called for oversight and the Democratic Congress refused. Obama voted 94 times in the U.S. Senate either for higher taxes or against tax cuts; was one of the top two receivers of Dem slush fund money from Fannie Mae and, if elected, will push this country into absolute socialism. Read about the Cloward-Piven scheme. Obama lies. Obama chose connections with the most radical anti-American hating people in his personal and political life.Senator Obama is trying to run away from his support for higher taxes. Republican doe life is EXACTLY right.
Wake up, America. It's McCain or death.

8:57 am October 8, 2008

panchurret wrote:

I have tried to vote for Obama 5 times during a 5 hours span and each time WSJ returned an phBB error code, none was counted. Inmediatly after my last attempt I voted None and it worked. Yet results show 80% for Obama. Chicago Tribune shows 92% and Fox News has opted for avoiding polls. Funny.

9:04 am October 8, 2008

JustPeachyAndYou wrote:

Obama has realistic plans and goals, and he articulated them last night. McCain kept saying "I know how" to do something, but didn't give specifics. Last night he said "I know how to catch Bin Laden" -- if so, then he should be telling the Pentagon and the sainted Gen. Patraeus immediately! Unless of course McCain agrees with Bush that Bin Laden isn't our priority.

9:06 am October 8, 2008

Don't be ignorant wrote:

How can anyone be for deregulation when Wall Street has proven itself completely untrustworthy?

How can anyone ignore the responsibility of our Republican leadership for the undeniable failures of the country over the past 8 years?

Might I suggest not just ignorance on the part of Republican advocates, but outright denial of the facts and the very reality that they are responsible for.

Perhaps nothing is more indicative of the Republican state of denial than supporting a candidate who has chosen Palin as a runningmate. The abject ineptitude of Palin is undeniable.

Who you vote for is your own decision, all I ask is that you be honest with yourself.

9:08 am October 8, 2008

Deana wrote:

McCain IS the original corrupt politician and it is almsot laughable when he uses the terms "Reformer" and "Maverick." Obama was sharp, fresh and knew all the answers. He didn't have to take a single note. I think it is time to go back to having an intelligent president. I don't understand why so many think it is a negative thing that Obama wants the rest of the world to respect us. Unless you live in some cave or shack in the mountains somewhere then you'd better be worrying about how we look to the rest of the world.

9:11 am October 8, 2008

Smart people wrote:

YALL are all dumbasses. Calm down!!!!!!

9:11 am October 8, 2008

TD wrote:

The problem in the housing market goes back to two things, Greenspan keeping the rates at 1% for too long & greed that allowed mortgage brokers to prey on those looking for the "American Dream." How do we fix it? We need to set up a nonpartisan committee to oversee this mess and come up with solutions. The finger pointing on both sides is ridiculous & is not what the public needs. What Main Street need is the assurance their 401ks and money is safe.
Who would be replacing Paulson is important and both candidates need to explore this a little deeper.
Who do I think one the debate? It was pretty darn close. Obama spoke to the people better on the economy and taxes but McCain was better with Foreign Policy. And the he-said BS needs to STOP, because both guys looked immature last night!

9:12 am October 8, 2008

Smart for life. Obama wrote:

The tax cuts for businesses that John McCain believes are so wonderful usually get spent on bonuses for management. I have seen it first hand. For example the executives for AIG just went on a $400K luxury outing on the bailout package. Do you think big company tax credits really will trickle down and show up as new jobs. Obama truly understands the world we live in. McCain understands the world McCain lives.

McCain commented, to one of the guests asking a question, that the guest most likely had never heard of Fanny Mae or Freddie Mac. This showed all of America just how out of touch he really is and confirmed the fact that Obama is the only right choice. Wake up America.

9:13 am October 8, 2008

We Need McCain wrote:

Let's face it, Obama lies to get fans. I got proof. He says he grew up in Chicago,but really he grew up in Hawaii. Now why would he do this. Easy, he wants to grab fans by telling the world that he has better education then he actual has. I apologize Hawaii. But Chicago is known for better education.

9:15 am October 8, 2008

GJ wrote:

Well I did not watch the debate. I believe all interested parties should have been there, not just the two 'major' parties.

But I think the race is effectively over. Too many people are beleiving Obama will 'change' the nation. I hope he can, but I beleive it will be politics as usual. If that is the case, watch your wallets, as the social Programs will be approved and we will pay for it.

Personally I am leaning toward Nader.

9:16 am October 8, 2008

Barbara PIgort Bills wrote:

The Republicans, under the auspices of the Karl Rove machine, decided to dumb down their platform back in the campaign days of George Bush. They sought the vote of what they saw as their shoe-in and majority, appealing to the vote of red neck and working class Americans. They saw the Democrats as the intellectual vote. The irony as these folks elect their "hero" is that they keep them poor and down while lifting up the goals and aspirations of the true corporate business and wealthy constituents.

9:21 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Obama was calm, articulate, and most importantly not fake. Mccain keeps saying exactly what's on his mind and yet again it is never what the American public wants to hear. Who wants to continue a war we shouldn't have been in in the first place? Who wants to pay for there health insurance? I mean come on. John Mcain thinks he's a pro at fooling people but we've already got a preview of the bush administration he supports. He was uncomfortable looking, and yet very layed back as if his false facts about Obama were anywhere believable. Well I can only be positive here and be PRO OBAMA.

American people if you want change and not words VOTE FOR OBAMA!

-Katie

9:24 am October 8, 2008

Regan wrote:

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The Federal Government of course! Now, try not being a senator and getting medical care for that condition...

9:24 am October 8, 2008

Regan wrote:

Lets try that again:
"I wonder who will insure McCain with his melanoma after he passes his plan."

The Federal Government of course! Now, try not being a senator and getting medical care for that condition...

9:25 am October 8, 2008

Tom wrote:

I'm an Independent and so far a McCain supporter but I say Obama won hands down. He answered the peoples questions better and has in my opinion better solutions for people like me who don't make very much money. However I think Obama need to prove he will implement his plans because I like him but he hasn't convinced me yet. I need to see he will not only take initiative but also that he will act in a nonpartisan manner.
If McCain knows how to find Bin Laden then please share it with us because it has been 7 years since 9/11, and saying you know how to do things and doing them are two different things. Right now I am close to 50/50 now on which candidate will earn my vote and the next debate will help. We really live in a great country though, where we are entitled to have such debate

9:27 am October 8, 2008

Nancy wrote:

I don't understand the motivation, but your Obama link appears to be broken. Other postings indicate that this has been the experience of others as well.

9:38 am October 8, 2008

Alegna242 wrote:

I least I didn't hear the word MAVERICK!

besides that, OBAMA all the way-

9:40 am October 8, 2008

JW wrote:

Obama has the all the attributes of a slick used car salesman. He looks good, talks good, says what you want to hear. He tells you things that just aren't true. The guy is a pure socialist who will say or do anything to further his agenda.

9:44 am October 8, 2008

Sheryle wrote:

In last night's debate, John McCain had that desperate, agitated, "I'm trying to hold my anger in", appearance, while Barack Obama, demonstrated the cool, calm, and "forceful when needed", temperament necessary to govern this nation and turn it around, with good judgement and diplomacy.
He has a command of the facts, clear cut plans, and an obvious dedication to those of us who are hurting most, with a good handle on what has to be done to dig us out of this economic abyss.
The measure of a good President and leader is one who shows good judgement, exhibits intuitive skills possessed by a select few, surrounds himself with the most competent of people to accomplish the task of running our great nation, and commands respect through his intelligence, demeanor, ability to reach out to all people, and great decision making skills.
We have not been privileged to experience the likes of that kind of President for a long time. Now, more than ever, it is paramount that we seize this posibility.

Although some people would like to say, "It's just politics", the fact is, dishonest and divisive behavior just doesn't have a place in this business, not today, not anymore.
This time is like no other time in recent history, and must be viewed and handled differently.
John McCain obviously doesn't understand this concept.

Show me what makes you different and how you will change things, with integrity, personal strength and ability, and you, deservedly, will get my vote.
Senator Barack Obama has done this all along.
McCain is just a faded old politician with the same old, politics as usual, mentality. His integrity is questionable, and his dishonest and pathetic attempt to connect with the common folk, like me, is transparent and not believable
.
THE CHOICE IS CLEAR!

9:48 am October 8, 2008

Jen wrote:

Your poll isn't working.

9:49 am October 8, 2008

Alegna242 wrote:

Damn straight Sheryle!

9:53 am October 8, 2008

jadda wrote:

well all i got to say if obama is elected.... u can kiss your ass goodbye, he has no idea what to do with the military, no experience. Illl sleep better at night with mccain

9:56 am October 8, 2008

JW wrote:

Obama shown good judgment as a leader? When and where? He's led nothing. He's been involved with people (Ayers) who hate the United States. He's involved with organizations (ACORN) that are actively trying to subvert the election. He's led no city, county, state. His only ability that he's shown so far is to give away other peoples money or promise to give away other peoples money. Obama is nothing but a slick salesman selling socialism.

9:59 am October 8, 2008

Kim wrote:

We must have change NOW! I don't know about you, but 8 years has been enough for me! I don't think we can take more Bush/McCain leadership, or should I say lack of leadership.

10:01 am October 8, 2008

Kim wrote:

We must have change NOW! I don't know about you, but 8 years has been enough for me! My friends...(hah)I don't think we can take more Bush/McCain leadership, or should I say lack of leadership.

10:03 am October 8, 2008

New American wrote:

I am a newly naturalized American, and I would like to make an important point on how America is viewed by the rest of the world right now. I believe Obama would be a very smart choice for president, simply because he values the importance of diplomacy among other things of course. It is so easy to command the military to go and attack another foreign soil, but what’s not easy is to consider talking to your enemies and try to find a more peaceful solution. Diplomacy can save lives and money. America’s image needs to be restored by all cost. We are not the only habitants of this earth!

10:05 am October 8, 2008

Kelly wrote:

Man, some of you people are just plain angry! To me, a discussion means just that; not calling people names, or using race as an issue, or using age as an issue. To me, this debate was clear. It was a complete draw.

Just so my thoughts are known, it is people like those who are getting all mad and name calling; that is the reason we still have electoral college votes. Because people, whether they be Republican or Democrat, can not make clear and rational decisions; as a whole.

10:06 am October 8, 2008

NoBama wrote:

Obama is a lawyer playing to the emotions of the jury. He is just a smooth talking con man. Look at his explanation on how he bought his house at exactly the same time as a convicted felon bought the other half of the lot who then coincidentally sold a part of that lot to Obama. This felon who is Syrian immigrant is now talking to the FEDS. Wake up Obama supporters.

10:09 am October 8, 2008

CJ wrote:

It was clear last night. McCain has no new ideas. His sales pitch is: "trust me I know how to do this" but he offers no plans, no specifics just more of the same platitudes and steadfast adherence to the "less government is better" dogma. We don't need less government we need effective government. McCain's pitch just isn't the right prescription for what ails us. Obama is the right choice for what we need now.

10:09 am October 8, 2008

Shirley wrote:

Interesting that the only poll where McCain is ahead is a poll that doesn't work. I tried last night many times (kept showing "error"), then this morning many times(kept showing "error"). Coincidence? Is Diebold running this poll?

10:16 am October 8, 2008

Tammy wrote:

Obama did well. He touched issues we are all concerned about. McCain took this time to try and blame Obama for everything short of the ice age.

Hey GJ: A vote for Nader is okay if you are voting your conscience. If you truly believe he is the right answer for this country than go for it.
The question is who does a vote for Nader help McCain or Obama?

10:18 am October 8, 2008

Jahga wrote:

I preference Obama being with Presidentcy. He what needing in USA - a black man leadering!

10:19 am October 8, 2008

Pat & Geoff wrote:

We agree with Shirley. We've checked several other polls and Obama is ahead from 86/32 to 98/2. If McCain is ahead in this poll, it can be attributed to the fact that the polling mechanism is unable to register votes. Obama clearly was the more confident candidate while McCain's body language was belligerent and angry. Does anyone else find it significant that NcCain mentioned Joe Lieberman but not Sarah?

10:20 am October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

i will drill this into your head. what does osama and obama have in common? they both have close friends who bombed the pentagon! how can any american vote for a president who hangs out with known american terriost? this fact is one of the many reasons obama will NEVER BE PRESIDENT!

10:27 am October 8, 2008

michelle wrote:

to lol, bush is friends with bin ladin's family, but thats OK!!educate yourself!!!
obama for president!!!!!

10:36 am October 8, 2008

Raoul wrote:

For all the people who like to call Obama a socialist, I wonder what you think of McCain's newly announced position that he wants to spend another $300 billion to buy out troubled mortgages? You McCain supporters can't even stay on your own message. Take your xenophobic, racist views and sit in the dark ages for the next 8 years while us reasonable people clean up your right wing mess.

10:36 am October 8, 2008

Pat wrote:

I believe McCain won on substance, but I have to hand it to Obama - he's very smooth in his delivery. It's very easy to be swayed by his style without actually examining his substance. When you do your research and really look at both their records - Obama is clearly just saying what everyone wants to hear - because he hasn't walked his talk in the past. He and Biden are two of the most liberal members of the senate who are now dressing up as middle of the road democrats. I believe that McCain is being truthful with America because his past record demonstrates someone willing to stand up for his beliefs whether they are in line with his party or not. Also, this Palin bashing has got to stop. What she represents is mainstream America representation in congress. She's one of us!

10:37 am October 8, 2008

CBratta wrote:

It is soooo obvious McCain is not president material. It sealed the deal for me when he referred to his professional opponent as "that one".. What a hot head reply! Nasty, I do not want him representing U.S. -Our forign dignitary could be treated like that!...Little things do mean a lot.
The winkie/flirtie of Palin,is not professional..it is perfume counter cutsie.
Then the walking around while Obama talked-was that to distract? The not shaking Obama hand at end... Then McCain votes no on health care for children!.. Obama showed class, directness & respect.
I already find it diasteful -the "MY friends" My friends Four possible yrs of that! NO NO NO!. McCain is not who he says he is. McCain is a dishonest reproduction of America! I see only more "Pain" with Mcain! cb

10:37 am October 8, 2008

Nancy wrote:

McCain looked old and tired and somewhat at a loss for answers at times. Obama looked presidential and addressed the middle class voters and their concerns with specific plans.

10:40 am October 8, 2008

CJShea wrote:

hey LOL:
People like you are evidence that America is the greatest country. We don't consider stupidity to be a crime. Obama will be the next President. So, what are you going to do about it????

10:41 am October 8, 2008

Pamela P wrote:

To Allea the only Idiot is you. The only ignorant comments made are yours. Your as dumb as the blonde on the view. Are you blind. The country is in turmoil. IT got the way because your dumb A@# voteded for Bush the last two elections. On but my dear keep an eye on your bank and your job. Oh excuse me You have already been hit. Gas and everything you buy with petrolum in it has increased to the point you can't get a loan to by a car. The food you purchase and the MFG are laying off people. How does this not effect you. Oh I forgot YOU ARE DUMB. I at least I listend to what both candiates had to say. You did not here a damn thing. You had decided before you turned on your set. Please Vote for McCain, Obama does not deserve your vote.

10:45 am October 8, 2008

Tanna wrote:

Old Yellow Tooth won.

10:47 am October 8, 2008

kgh0426 wrote:

Seriously, be done with it. I respect McCain for what he's done for this country but is he ready to run one, absolutley not! He needs to retire. God forbid anything happens to him then we have Palin to look forward to?? I don't think so! Obama is the next President of the United States!

10:48 am October 8, 2008

Ain't make-up great wrote:

McCain Had on Soooo Much Make-Up To Cover His Liver Spots And Cancer---He Didn't Answer The Questions That Were Asked Of Him....Just Like ALL Rebuplicans--He Served The Country And Was Captured And Tortured--Does That Qualify Him To Be President??? I Think Not!!! Obama Answered The Questions With Direct Answers ---How Refreshing That A Politician Actually Answers Questions....

Obama Clearly Won The Debate---McCain Won Best Make-Up Of The Year!!!! Without It He Looks Like A CORPSE!!!

10:48 am October 8, 2008

Undecided Middle Class wrote:

Before you vote, remember that Bill Clinton promised during his campaign that he wouldn't raise taxes on the middle class (just as Obama has), then as soon as he took office he raised our taxes anyway, claiming there weren't enough tax revenues to cover entitlement spending(sound like a familiar pattern developing now?)

10:49 am October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

Seems to me the only racists in this campaign are in Obama's camp. It's so funny to me that the Bush Administration appoints Colin Powell and Condeliza Rice (both African Americans) to Secretary of State and liberals still consider all republicans to be racists. How about Reverend Wright? Oh that's right - African Americans can't be racists. Look at Mr. Obama's friends and church (prior to his current campaign) and you'll find good old un-American white people hating / rich people hating racists! Ask yourself this - When's the last time you got a job from a poor man whether he be white or black? Obama's tax plan will turn our current financial crisis into an outright depression.

10:50 am October 8, 2008

David L wrote:

Anyone who thinks McCain won that debate already had their mind made up before the debate began and did not watch objectively.

10:56 am October 8, 2008

Bruce Hauser wrote:

John McCain is a bitter old man who is trying to live up to what he perceives as his family responsibility to win a war, any war. To do so and or to be president of the United States would surpass his grandfather and fathers achievements as admirals. John is a corrupt politician who has endeared himself to special interest groups throughout his political career for his own financial benefit. He was complicent in the Lincoln Savings & Loan debacle as a member of the Keating five. Mr. Keating was sent to prison for his part in the scheme and the Keating five should have been his cell mates.

10:58 am October 8, 2008

Linda D wrote:

McCain was like a broken record. No matter the question, he still had the same programmed answer.

10:59 am October 8, 2008

JDH wrote:

McCain voted for bailout with all those earmarks and all that pork, after saying as President he would veto all such legislation.
So that just proves he is an absolute lier.

So why didn't he fight for $300 billion to rescue homeowners during the bailout sessions in the Senate. I believe that's just a ploy to get votes and he is just lie again.

McCain has fallen from being a hero to being a lier who plays dirt, which goes back to the Keating crimes in which McCain participated and showed his true corrupt nature.

11:08 am October 8, 2008

Kelly wrote:

Patrick, what a typical statement. If you were talking to me, I was speaking about whether you vote for Obama because he is black or for McCain because he is white; whether you vote for McCain because he is old or Obama because he is young.

The problem is, people who name call, assume, make up stuff, etc...are the reason Americans as a whole can not elect their OWN president.

Logical, rational control over their own emotions does not exist.

11:10 am October 8, 2008

mike wrote:

Im for Barack. when has McCain ever won a war? He hasent so hows that make him the best option for the country. If McCain wins were gonna be worse off then we are now. I like how Palin and McCain have stolen Obamas ideas of change. Seems to me they should vote for Obama/Biden.

11:10 am October 8, 2008

Carol wrote:

Obama won. Calm, cool, and collected.

11:14 am October 8, 2008

Bill wrote:

hmmmmm bomb bomb bomb iran was a joke eh? See this is the kinda crap we get from john mccain he is way outta touch. Obama will lead this country in the right direction. Even is he dont 26 years in the congress means he dont owe alot of special intrest groups favors and im all for that.

11:16 am October 8, 2008

itsonlymoney wrote:

Americans are obsessed with winning and are losers because of it.

11:17 am October 8, 2008

Jen D. Rafanan wrote:

I wanted to hear more about what each politician can do, and not so much about what their opponent was or wasn't doing. But, it is polititcs...

However, in my opinion, I think it's pretty clear that Obama won this debate. He gave more of an effort to explain his beliefs and proposals to help our nation, rather than constantly smear McCain.

I was also impressed with Obama staying after the debate was over, to spend time with all the town hall participants.

Obama shows a lot more character and integrity, which is something that our nation's leader should strongly possess.

11:17 am October 8, 2008

Jim M. wrote:

Obama hands down everything Mccain and Palin say seems scripted to me. I think obama means what he says. we just gotta give him a chance to prove it. If obama wins i bet he will win a second term also.

11:21 am October 8, 2008

Dave wrote:

"Heaven Help Us" if Obama wins.
Niether McCann or Obama is a great choice, but in a world like ours today, what is best?
An expereinced middle of the road conservative who knows the world, or the most extreme leftist, with no leadership expereince, who chnages his postion almost daily.
This not the time for an unexpereinced, smooth talking Rookie..

11:22 am October 8, 2008

Lisa Smith wrote:

I can't see how Obama gets away with flat out lying about is record. Look at the public record-he's lying! Don't take anyones word for it; read the records!

11:23 am October 8, 2008

ALump wrote:

"Also, you must have clearly missed point in the debate when Obama stated that he would end the war in Iraq to start a new one in Afghanistan, and also bomb Pakistan?" - Michelle

FYI: this would not be starting a new war, it would be finishing an existing war

To the "Obama is a socialist" people, please explain how the government essentially paying people's mortgages with tax dollars is not socialist.

11:25 am October 8, 2008

I vote in the US wrote:

Hey, Healthcare Concerns--at least in Canada we know how to spell! Look at lifespan, infant mortality, and any other marker for health, and you'll see why a socialized system works better than one that puts the burden on the employer.

11:25 am October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

I remember during the last two elections that we were going to change immigration, defuse Iran's nuclear proliferation program, fix social security, healthcare and medicare, and have major tort reform. These were all promised by W. None of these issues were addressed and in fact, are worse now than 8 years ago. I will take Obama with fresh new ideas than some 72 year old politician that's stuck in his ways, is inarticulate, and has no plan - the "we can do this" but no specifics resembles what we got with W. His choosing of Palin is probably the scariest decision I have ever witnessed a politician make. What on earth was he thinking during this campaign? And his reference to Obama as "That One" was a horrible mistake - may cost him the election because the press will never let it go.

11:25 am October 8, 2008

Jeff wrote:

McCann is scary. We don't need an emotionally charged patriot wearing blinders and with tunnel vision to reach out to the experts to build a consensus and plan on how to get through the existing economic turmoil we are in.

11:26 am October 8, 2008

Wales wrote:

Senator Obama is well meaning and sincere. He has let himself be taken advantage of by radicals and they are using him to extend their agendas. His ambitions have blinded him and he is willing to be manipulated by the radical agenda. Senator Obama is not a unifier, he is a polarizer. Does anybody believe that he will lower anybody's taxes? He is a well meaning naive person who needs more seasoning. His radical associations are NOT what any country needs at any time. McCain WILL WIN!!!!

11:34 am October 8, 2008

Sandy wrote:

McCain = disaster
Palin + heartbeat = Armageddon

Alternatives: at least palatable

11:34 am October 8, 2008

Katharine wrote:

Obama continue to show his deep understanding of complex issues, sound ideas to solve them, and the leadership needed to implement solutions. McCain, who has "flip-flopped" on every major issue, continues to react erratically and emotionally showing he clearly doesn't have what it takes to lead this country in such a difficult time. His bad judgement is exemplified by the selection of Sarah Palin for his VP. We should want 'the best and the brightest' leading this country, not the 'less than average'. She doesn't have the knowledge, intelligence, savvy or temperment to deal with anyone other than her beloved "joe six-pack". Picking Sarah Palin is McCain putting America dead last...way behind his blind lust to win at any cost.

Obama is the clear choice!

11:35 am October 8, 2008

taylor Craft wrote:

pshh is all i can say

11:37 am October 8, 2008

moneyisthematter wrote:

They both suck and everyone knows it just no one will admit it.

If either of them win it will be worse then the past 8 years, i guarantee it.

11:39 am October 8, 2008

Realistic American wrote:

The thought that Obama will be a great leader nearly makes me ill. He claims to be for the middle class, though has NEVER helped the middle class. If anyone believes he will cut taxes on 95% of Americans, you are as naive as he. His plan may not directly TAX you, but be sure you WILL feel it. If businesses are hit with higher taxes it directly hurts their bottom line. There will be changes to compensate for higher taxes, (i.e. fewer employees, higher prices, less benefits, freeze on salaries, etc) all of which directly hurt the middle class. ONE OTHER NOTE: the government has failed to successfully run almost every function it’s taken on (medicare, social security, public education, etc) how on earth will they be able to run a National Healthcare system? IT IS TRULY SCARY!!!!!

11:40 am October 8, 2008

Patricia Mullan wrote:

Obama made it clear in Tuesday's debate that he has the best approach to healing the economic rift, lifting up those who need help, and dealing with the world. Besides clear priorities (help for the middle class, real energy independence and healthcare), Obama has a commitment to speak wisely. McCain boasted about his commonality with Teddy Roosevelt, in speaking softly and carrying a big stick. History gives us many examples of TR's misdeeds, one being his gleeful congratulations of Gen. Wood in 1906 for the massacre of 600 men, women and children - unarmed Muslims -in the US war in the Philippines, a war that foreshadowed Vietnam. McCain's big stick would pummel us back to the Neanderthal. Obama will discuss our way back to cooperation and respect.

11:42 am October 8, 2008

Lawrence wrote:

Re: Various comments about socialized medicine.

Have you all been brainwashed as a country? Why is free access to medical care such a hot button. It seems to be an important part of any moral and modern country.

If your rationale against socialized medicine is that Canada's system is failing, you are wrong. The system works, the wait times are reasonable, and everyone is taken care of. It's not perfect, but it works.

As to your taxation fears, yes, we pay more taxes then you do, but our total out of pocket is comparable AND we all get help. Sorry, socialized medicine is NOT a bad idea.

11:43 am October 8, 2008

Nicole wrote:

EVERYONE WAKE UP-- neither candidate is perfect, both men have good ideas insulting liberals is rude and essentially you are all sheep -- we are all sheep who follow idiots. Also, liberals who refuse to listen to a republican pov is ignorant. Educate yourselves on both parties and then make an educated decision. However insulting the other party is immature and also ignorant. Let's remember however, that the Bush administration got us into this mess and yes, the bush admin. is Republican. Someone mentioned Obama wanting to seem "cool" to other countries.. when will America wake up and realize that we are functioning in a global economy... acting like thuggish middle schoolers is not the way to work with in a global economy. Educate yourselves please!

11:43 am October 8, 2008

Doug wrote:

McCain has to lose! He's an angry old dinosaur - stuck in outdated policies and thinking, ill prepared by nature, incapable of new approaches to new and old problems. His experience equates to an inability to think innovatively and productively, not the comfort of good judgment, and to established ties with the status quo. And this is some status quo. If you want more of the same, vote for McCain.

11:46 am October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

If Obama wins I believe that it will be much like it was when Jimmy Carter was elected President. Carter was elected as a referendum on the previous republican administration. Our economy was on the brink of collapse. After Carter was elected he proceeded with his brand of change which increased taxes, accelerated job loss, and left him with the worst economic legacy of any recent President. We are again at the tipping point. Obama's policies will do the same as Carter's did. After four years of recession (hopefully not depression) I'm hopeful that the country will be ready for someone like Ronald Reagan (not sure who it will be) to restore America once again. But unfortunately, until then, I think the public just wants change - no matter what kind of change it is!

11:50 am October 8, 2008

Linda wrote:

Barack rocks!
It was very evident last night that he deserves to be the next President of the United States of America. McCain

11:51 am October 8, 2008

Louis wrote:

With all of my heart I wish I could believe and trust Obama but from his mouth comes doublespeak. He is such a likable man. In the times we live in. We need experience and a man of war who knows peaceful means to keep us and the country safe from enemies who would try and harm us. I do not like McCain's bailout plan. No reason for me to bail someone out who was not as thrifty as I, and have me pay for their mistakes and the mistakes of wall street. But everything else and him as a man I trust more than Obama. Neither of these men is the perfect candidate. John McCain is the more suitable of the two.

11:54 am October 8, 2008

Corey - Roseburg wrote:

McCain - seems to think that being sincere with a smile will carry him to the white house. I think it wrong to not want to play nice with other countries even if you don’t see Eye-2-Eye. We are a country that endures more, hopes more and forgives much. A pat on your back McCain for all you‘ve done for your country, but I will not vote for you. (Sarah is hot and in a sarcastic way capable of holder her own, but please…)
Obama – is all confident and sure of himself. I respect him for that. I believe he is more likely to be straight up with the people; after all, he didn’t grow up on Wall Street. His Ideas are innovative and the enthusiasm and determination will carry him through the trough road ahead. Ultimately, the reason America is in Disarray is because we are so imbalanced. Out spe

11:59 am October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

Actually Kelly - my comment was directed to Raoul (10:36 a.m.). I'm sorry if you took offense. He played the usual "right-wing / conservative = racist card" like most of his ilk. I was calling him out.

12:00 pm October 8, 2008

Reality wrote:

"McCain thinks we are winning the war in Iraq" I would hope he thinks so. The last time I checked, we had captured their president, he has been executed, a new government was set up in Iraq, and the new government is in solid control of 95% of the country. Iraq has no military anymore, and no organized armed forces appose our military there. A few zealots with homemade bombs making a pitiful effort to support a dead regime that slaughtered thousands of its own people does not mean we are losing the war. And don't tell me we have been there to long. News flash, we are still in Korea, we are still in Germany, we are still in Japan. WE are still in the Philippines, and when was the Spanish American war? late 1800s? What evidence is there that the insurgence will win? THINK!

12:01 pm October 8, 2008

Realistic American wrote:

So lets tax those that are successful even more and give it to those less fortunate. 50% of the 95% Obama talks about, don't even pay taxes now, but will get a check from those who already pay 80+% of all taxes. If that's fair I'm missing somehting. Fair implies the treating of all sides alike, justly and equitably

12:01 pm October 8, 2008

L. Smith wrote:

I am very appalled and frightened that one cannot see what terrible difficult times we aready have and still cannot adhere to the information about Obama and friends with terrorist and the Rev. Wright episodes. Have we forgotten already about 911 youforgotten about 9

12:03 pm October 8, 2008

Richard wrote:

McCain's University degreees=0
Palin's University degrees= one 3 year degree took six years and six colleges.
HMMMM, should I ask about Obama's and Biden's???

12:04 pm October 8, 2008

Carly wrote:

I normally vote democrat and I really don't particularly like McCain, but I hate Obama so much that I will be voting for McCain simply as the lesser of two evils...Obama has no experience, and besides that I find him to be sneaky and conniving, just hiding it behind a charismatic face. I don't want to see what is going to happen in this country after he is elected. McCain may be bad, but Obama is WORSE.

12:06 pm October 8, 2008

Brainwashed wrote:

I feel that Obama won. He gave thorough answers, addressed the audience directly and stuck to his plan from the beginning of the campaign. His views have not changed throughout this campaign. Obviously, McCain supporters have been doing extremely well these last four years. Me on the other hand, have watched people lose both their job and health insurance. McCain speaks about a $5,000 tax credit for health insurance...News Flash!!!! $5,000 credit does not mean money in hand and health coverage costs a lot more than $5,000 for a family or individual. Wake up people!!!!

12:08 pm October 8, 2008

McCain Lost wrote:

McCain and his 84 Wall Street lobbyists lost the debate, (including his Fannie Mae lobbyist campaign manager!! has he no shame??)

McCain is desperate, sending out the bimbo to try and swift boat Obama....sorry guys, wont work this time. Its over.

12:09 pm October 8, 2008

observer wrote:

Am I the only one to see a slight inconsistency between proposing to spend $300 billion on bad mortgages and harping about a $3 million overhead projector?

12:13 pm October 8, 2008

Eleanor N wrote:

The Bush administration inherited a surplus budget from the Clinton administration and in less than eight years has successfully led this nation to the brink of a depression. This was accomplished by allowing corporations to move thousands of jobs overseas and by giving multi-billion dollar corporations huge tax breaks. Republicans claim that giving tax breaks to corporations allows them to create jobs. The majority of these jobs pay minimum wages and have no medical insurances. If elected, John McCain WILL continue with failed Republican policies and will lead us into a full-blown depression.

12:14 pm October 8, 2008

Richard wrote:

If McCain win's he stays in office for six months. Then Failin Pailin gets 3 and a half years to show us how dumb she really is.

12:15 pm October 8, 2008

Kelly wrote:

Ok Richard: Let me step in here a minute. McCain went to the Naval Academy, which is a college. My husband has a degree in Mathmatics from the Air Force Academy. It is not only a college, but a bootcamp as well as a training facility. I can not believe you would dare to slight such an institution. I am not a McCain supporter, but that is just a wrong statement about him attending a university. By the way, the next university my husband attended to get his MS and PhD seemed to think the Air Force Academy was an outstanding institution.

12:25 pm October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

Kelly - This Richard guy is just what I'm talking about. Whether it's racism or classism. It's O.K. for him to down someone for their education, beliefs, race, wealth, or whatever! He's a liberal - he apparently has a license to do so! I (by the way) do not live in a trailer. I am a college degree holding upper middle class business owning professional. In fact, I more than likely will not fall into Obama's tax increase - but all of my clients will. And what does that mean - less work for Patrick. You know why Richard - because I've never gotten a job from a poor man. Only socialists grow an economy from the bottom!

12:33 pm October 8, 2008

Kelly wrote:

Patrick: I have to say I am one of those liberals. The difference is that I am an educated woman who is also upper middle class. The difference is that I am not judging anyone based on race, age or whatever. My choice in President stems from what I believe. I do not think I need to trash either canidate. Nor, do I believe I need to trash your beliefs. Thank all of those men and women who have attended those military academies for their service too allow each of us the opportunity to choose for ourselves and have our own opinions!!

12:34 pm October 8, 2008

safjah wrote:

Obama clearly won the debate.
As for McCain is so out of touch--5k for a family health insurance. my family was charged 3k for a two night stay at a lower end hospital..Go figure!!

12:35 pm October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Laughing, that $120B per year represeents 17% of what we just spent on the bailout. For one year. If we had no war, we wouldn'ty need to borrow 700M to bailout companies. How long have we been in Iraq? Getting pretty close to 700M

12:36 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

There are some interesting comments posted. I'm very sad and alarmed that many of you are falling for the Republican smoke and mirrors, avoid the issues, and muddle the difference between the candidates’ election tactics. Why is Obama a Democrat? The answer is very simple! THERE IS NO AVENUE, WAY, OR OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYBODY WHO GENUINELY ASPIRES TO ACTUALLY EXECUTE CHANGES IN OUR GOVERNMENT SYSTEM TO BENEFIT AND NURTURE AVERAGE AMERICAN MIDDLE CLASS CITIZENS, INSTEAD OF THE CORE RNP POWER GROUP, TO GET ELECTED THROUGH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY POLITICAL SYSTEM! The RNP thinks American Workers are stupid enough to believe all the hogwash and misdirection they throw in their faces! That's why they keep dishin' it up through McCain's campaign speeches, TV commercials, and debate dialogue.

12:39 pm October 8, 2008

camden noir wrote:

i wish the government wasnt so crooked. our votes dont count.

there are too many crooked people backing john mccain up. no matter what we do, i feel mccain has a way to cheat this whole election...

12:42 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

This is an extremely critical election we are all facing in November. PAY ATTENTION TO THE RELEVANT ISSUES AT HAND! Ignore the comments taken out of context, blown up out of proportion, and sensationalized by the Press to MAKE MONEY! The Republican Party deserves NO SYMPATHY NOR A SECOND CHANCE after the mess they have made of our country's Domestic Economy and Foreign Affairs over the last eight years. Bush's administration has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that the Republican Party, through any and all of its Politicians and Agencies, will LIE to the American people, IGNORE the laws of the land, WASTE a generation of young Americans in a petty War of Revenge in Iraq, IGNORE THE NEEDS of Americans devastated by natural disasters, and CONTINUE TO MOVE American jobs overseas.

12:45 pm October 8, 2008

LaVerne wrote:

I would like to know why McCain and other Republicans, conservatives and the fananatical right think it's ok to insult the millions of Liberal Americans. I am Liberal! Proud to be Liberal! The word Liberal means "open minded", "open to value opinions of others that are not your own". The complete opposite of Conservatives who seem to think anyone who thinks differently than them are "heathen" and "unpatriotic". They talk about "traditional" values but what they mean is "their own" value. I would rather be Liberal in mind and value and not have the "devisive" mindset of those that call themselves Conservatives. In point of fact, on many levels, I consider them un-American as they attempt to tear down anyone who doesnt follow their "lock step" mentality. I am "Liberal and Proud"!

12:48 pm October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

I agree with you! My problem is that I don't think that most Obama supporters are really thinking objectively and looking at the facts (I mean the real facts which sometimes means doing your own research). I'm not a huge McCain fan - But I am a huge America fan. In fact, I think McCain is too liberal - he is as middle of the road as one can get, but, I really think Obama is much, much further left (radical socialist) than he is willing to admit. Let's face it - he couldn't win being himself - running on his true record, being really open and honest about his past affiliations. For me, this is not about party or smooth talk. This is about what is best for our country which is in deep, deep trouble.

12:51 pm October 8, 2008

ChichitaBanana wrote:

Well holy moly! People who already liked McCain thought he won and people who already like Obama thought he won. Color me surprised. Why bother having polls like these? Even if a person were swayed to believe their chosen candidate lost, they would never admit it. Pride prevents many from admitting they are wrong. As for me, didn't see the debate. I knew I could count on the masses of opinionated people here to tell me all about it, without having to tune in.
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Oh and kudos to the hacker for realizing that McCain probably would need your help in getting those crucial, inconsequential WSJ.com poll votes. McCain has the election in the bag now. LOL

12:52 pm October 8, 2008

Patrick wrote:

That last comment was for Kelly.

12:53 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

Most of you McCain supporters sound like examples of blind faith! Why are you obviously a Republican? Is it the only familiar, comfort zone in the political arena you know? McCain is too old and his Congressional record screams Bush clone. You know leopards don't change their spots overnight! Fact: He won't allow his medical records to be released to prove he is physically fit to serve a term as President. This is an important issue, especially due to the amount of physical abuse he took as a POW. I commend the man for his past service to our country and I empathize with him for the suffering he endured; but enough is enough, the past is the past! The fact that he endured so much torture during his POW days has no bearing whatsoever on the quality of his performance as President.

12:54 pm October 8, 2008

CH wrote:

McCain is so condescending to the American people. He belittles us with his phony tone of voice and last-century policy ideas and lies. He is a very angry man who will likely get us into more egregious wars. The Rupublican party is clearly the one of selfishness, greed, and big business. Obama speaks with clarity, calm and nuance. He has demonstrated his capacity for leadership over this very long campaign. OBAMA '08!

12:57 pm October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Most of you McCain supporters sound like examples of blind faith! Why are you obviously a Republican? Is it the only familiar, comfort zone in the political arena you know? McCain is too old and his Congressional record screams Bush clone. You know leopards don't change their spots overnight! Fact: He won't allow his medical records to be released to prove he is physically fit to serve a term as President. This is an important issue, especially due to the amount of physical abuse he took as a POW. I commend the man for his past service to our country and I empathize with him for the suffering he endured; but enough is enough, the past is the past! The fact that he endured so much torture during his POW days has no bearing on what the quality of his performance will be as President.

1:07 pm October 8, 2008

arden cogar wrote:

Obama won the debate

1:12 pm October 8, 2008

William (Bill) Sanders wrote:

Obama - Hands Down Winner!

1:13 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

Don't be blinded by the flag-waving McCain does in your face so you maybe won't notice he is a frail, old man being used as a ventriloquist's dummy by the Power Group within the RNP. His statements, when interviewed on TV, are disjointed, like someone who has a receiver concealed in his ear with someone telling him what to say and him stumbling over the words trying to get them out in hopefully coherent sentences. He is a better liar than Bush, whose body language screamed, "I'm lying to you!" through all of his TV appearances during both of his campaigns. I was truly floored that people were naive enough to believe a word he said! Boy, have we paid the price for America's collective gullibility! Let's not make the same mistake - AGAIN!!

1:16 pm October 8, 2008

Thank you USA wrote:

I am neither republican nor democrat. I am socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I came to this country 27 years ago from a country in Africa seeking freedom of speech and the American dream. By and large, I have realized both. I am happily married and thankful to the almighty for what I have achieved. It pains me to read much of what is being posted here. A lot of you have no idea what it is like to live in a country where no matter how hard you work or sweat you cannot break through because of who you are. Or, to have a cop arrest you without warrant. Why couldn't you debate each other without calling each other or the candidate you support names. Many of you take the opportunity to live in the USA for granted. I am blessed to be a US citizen and will be voting in Nov.

1:20 pm October 8, 2008

Kelly wrote:

Alright, Patrick, I understand what you are saying. As an Obama supporter, I can tell you that most of the ones (Obama supporters) I know are highly educated people who made their decisions based on their own research. Does Obama have all the answers?...No! But, does McCain?
I believe that past affiliations should be irrelevent. If past affiliations come into play then one could say that McCain should not be qualified to run the nations economy because 25 years ago he palled around with Keating. Now, I wouldn't say that, more than I would say because 15 years ago Obama went to a party or because Obama attended a church he is a terrist or a racist. I do not believe either play a role in this (or any)election. They are propoganda used by both parties to make the other look "lesser"

1:31 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

This is NOT the TIME or the ELECTION to be voting DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN because that's the way you were raised, or all your friends are one or the other, or your employer might think you ill-advised and politically naive and thereby doubt your judgement if you vote a certain way, or you are SCARED of change, or you suffer from the disease of BLIND ALLEGIANCE. The American People are about to LOSE the American Dream FOREVER if they don't wake up NOW! Voting for the McCain/Palin Ticket is absolutely, unequivocally sado-masochistic if you or anybody in your family have any ambitions of preserving your guaranteed Constitutional Rights for yourself and future generations. Think! Think! Think! Don't be hoodwinked - AGAIN!

1:35 pm October 8, 2008

Deni wrote:

I am livid that Palin and McCain are stooping so low in JUVENILE AND IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR IN ORDER to win the 08 election. McCain you are a war monger who fuel hate, racisim and INCITE MOB MENTALITY TO RISE UP. MCCAIN you and PALIN better watch out for as you sow so shall you reap. McCain you have shown that you are not fit to serve this county as PRESIDENT. McCain you are a divider and not a Uniter. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE SAME SICKOS WHO ATTACKED YOU IN THE 2000 ELECTION YOU HAVE EMBRACED TO RUN YOUR CAMPAIGN. YOU ARE DISGUSTING. McCain in case you are having a senior moment we are in the "UNITED" STATES OF AMERICA AND NOT IN A COUNTRY FOR THE RICH ONLY. YOU ARE SHAMEFUL MCCAIN AND YOUR BEHAVIOR IS CHILDISH AND IRRESPONSIBLE. NOW GO TO YOUR ROOM AND STAY THERE!

1:47 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

I doubt if Forest Gump would vote for McCain because, in his own simplified view of life, he did have inspiring moments of clarity about the motives and quality of people influencing his life that many of you need to acquire desperately! McCain/Palin will continue Bush's Program of stripping away your Constitutional Rights as a supposed necessity to effectively fight a War Against Terrorism. IT IS NOT NOW, NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN, NECESSARY TO SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO ENABLE THE US GOVERNMENT TO DEFEND YOU AND THIS GREAT NATION FROM ANY THREAT, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC OR TERRORIST! ONCE YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE SUSPENDED, THEY WILL NOT BE REINSTATED; ONCE THEY ARE TERMINATED, THEY WILL NOT BE RESTORED!

1:54 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

I doubt if Forest Gump would vote for McCain because, in his own simplified view of life, he did have inspiring moments of clarity about the motives and quality of people influencing his life that many of you need to acquire desperately! McCain will continue Bush's Program of stripping away your Constitutional Rights as a supposed necessity to effectively fight a War Against Terrorism. IT IS NOT NOW, NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN, NECESSARY TO SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO ENABLE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEFEND YOU AND THIS GREAT NATION FROM ANY THREAT, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC OR TERRORIST!! ONCE YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE SUSPENDED, THEY WILL NOT BE REINSTATED; ONCE THEY ARE TERMINATED, THEY WILL NOT BE RESTORED!!

1:55 pm October 8, 2008

Mary B. wrote:

Obama won. And he's winning this campaign by being presidential. McCain is resorting to character assassination, rudeness, anger and spiteful behavior. We don't need someone like that in the White House.

2:09 pm October 8, 2008

Mike wrote:

As a married man, I love and cherish Susie Homemakers as much as any married family man and have no problem with women in politics or in positions of power and authority; but the thought of Sara “Homemaker” Palin possibly negotiating and making foreign policy with regard to the Chinese, the Koreans, the Russians, the Taliban, or anybody in the Middle East sends shivers up my spine! PRESERVE AMERICA FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS NOW - DO NOT VOTE FOR THE GREAT DECEIVER, JOHN MCCAIN - HIS WAY HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE GREAT LIAR, GEORGE W. BUSH!!!!

2:20 pm October 8, 2008

Thank you USA wrote:

I think neither of the 2 candidates won last night. they both had strong and weak moments. I am a fan of true republican ideals and for a long time I was seriously thinking of voting for him. However, his appointment of Palin as VP and his most recent negative attacks have tuned me off so much that he left me with no choice but to vote for Obama.

2:22 pm October 8, 2008

Michael T wrote:

This was a classic case of Larger vs Smaller Government. Obama wants to universalize health care, McCain wants to foster competition. I used to live in Canada and no American would want universal health care if they experienced it first hand. Additionally, Obama wants to raise taxes on employers, especially hard hit will be small business employers; that means higher unemployment. By going "green" with our energy policy before encouraging the countries that pollute the most to participate we will make it difficult for US companies to compete in the international market; translation: more outsourcing and lower standard of living for every American. Obama has more charisma, but is confused about the fundamentals.

2:37 pm October 8, 2008

Michael T Again wrote:

A good rule of thumb to assess whether someone is objectively looking at the facts or reacting emotionally with a possessed position is to look at the tone. People are responding emotionally to what needs to be examined critically and objectively. Think about the fundamental things that makes this country great: 1-Free Market Capitalism, 2-Competition, 3-Freedom of Speech, Religion, Etc. Do I have to remind people that the USA was originally populated by several different kinds of religious fanatics escaping persecution in Europe. Crazy Religious people are the reason we have seperation of church and state, freedom from persecution. Some of the people on here would like to string up McCain as an evil wizard and burn Palin like a witch. I truly hope we've moved past that as a country.

2:44 pm October 8, 2008

InTheEnd wrote:

We can all agree that the US needs to change and change for the better. We cannot continue on the same path of throwing our weight around the world (not that heavy anymore) and ignoring issues at home.

We need a president that understands that times have to the change - it's not about fighting the lobbyists or Wall St., it's about not ignoring their actions - we need a responsible government that is always looking 5-10 years down the road in regards to possible threats from abroad and competitiveness at home.

2:44 pm October 8, 2008

Michael T Again 2 wrote:

What is so wrong about the rich keeping more of the money they earn. I'm not rich, but I want to be. And when I get there I'm going to want as much of my money as possible. If was what Obama calls "rich" he would raise taxes on me. Current tax rates in California with Fed and state is 49.6%. That means I have to pay half of every dollar I earn to the government. Do you think it should be more than half? seriously. If I was rich I would want to help my community, church, schools, homeless, etc. I would be a better steward of my money than the government and it would be spent more efficiently than a bunch of career politicians. And for those of you employed by a rich person: they employ you, you're lucky you have a job in the best country in the world.

2:48 pm October 8, 2008

Carrie Eizik wrote:

Obama was clearly calmer, more confident, and most importantly, more authentic. I don't believe most of what McCain says - he's just not genuine. At the end of the day, I think this is the issue that is at the heart of America's disillusion with politics - I think we all hunger for an authentic leader who will tell us the truth. I hope that Obama is that person. I'm pretty sure McCain's not..

2:54 pm October 8, 2008

laurie f wrote:

McCain is 'the crony' and 'the insider', he is the Georgetown dinner party attendee - if he's a Maverick he was broken and stabled 8 years ago - his voting record speaks loud and clear. We need Obama, he's the only one focused on the middle class. It's about time.

2:57 pm October 8, 2008

Jason Levitz wrote:

Obama won! He was well spoken and confident. McCain looked upset and OLD!!!!

3:02 pm October 8, 2008

Adrienne wrote:

Senator Obama is clearly the better choice for president. McCain is more of the same Bush tactics that ran this country into the ground. As a Black woman,I am personally insulted by McCain's disrespect and disdain for Obama in these debates. I am led to believe racism is involved.

3:06 pm October 8, 2008

Mark wrote:

Jason, brilliant, just brilliant!

3:23 pm October 8, 2008

We Lost wrote:

The American voters lost. We deserve a choice between 2 actual candidates. Both men last night were automatons who can't answer a simple question. Instead of answering the questions that were asked, they push button X for speech Y even though it has nothing to do with the question asked. And it then turns out that we have already heard Y 1,000 times before over the last few months.

It's so sad.

3:29 pm October 8, 2008

NOBAMA wrote:

No surprises here. McCain was highly competent. Oblahma gave his usual stumps and non-answers. But to be fair, both of them could have done better answering the questions more directly. Still, unlike a lot of the Oblahma supporters here, I'm not voting on virility of the man, but on the abilityor looks to bring us the meaningful change we need. I'm voting for McCain Palion.

3:31 pm October 8, 2008

Jack Haeger wrote:

Obama wins hands down--but McCain shows signs of Alzheimer's disease. If he can't remember and Palin doesn't know, the country had better go for the positive vision of Obama.
Let's end "trickle down" by the rapacious and/or feeble and get back to "people first."

3:38 pm October 8, 2008

julie wrote:

I want a president who will put America first and who loves this country sincerely.
Obama has shown that he will be led around by the nose by the U.N. In his response to the Russian invasion of Georgia, Obama gave up his decision making power to the U.N.--not knowing Russia had veto power in the U.N. It took Obama 3 days and 300 advisors to arrive at McCain's immediate response.
So much for Obama's leadership in a crisis.
McCain is clearly the better man. He loves his country and it shows. Obama, not so much.

3:39 pm October 8, 2008

EEOC is not for the President's job wrote:

We don't need to elect a President because it would be a good EEOC image for our country. We need a real leader, AND NOW! Vote for McCain.

3:45 pm October 8, 2008

Probama wrote:

It was obvious John McCain had no specific plan on how to run this country. All he did throughout the whole debate was talk in circles and not give straight answers. And when he was being condescending towards that man in the audience, thinking he doesn't know what Fannie Mae is? Please. Barack gave specific answers on what he will do when he runs our country, and can understand middle-class Americans are struggling.

3:47 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

to all my conservative friends out there. in 2000 about this same time bush and gore were debating. gore was up in the polls by 13%. obama is not even close to that! the liberal media is to busy stroking obama. sorry that him and his supporters are on a loosing ticket. to bad for libs, but good for us! obama may win with you loosers, but america wins with McCain!

3:48 pm October 8, 2008

"That One" Won wrote:

It's all over for Grumpy Grampy.

3:51 pm October 8, 2008

Benny NYC wrote:

Obama was the clear winner. While both candidates dodged questions, Obama tended to answer more thourougly, succintly and clearly (and didn't need a pad to remember 3 issues). He also did it with grace and charisma.

By the way, McCain's posture has nothing to do with his time in a P.O.W. camp. His posture is like that because he is an OLD, OLD man, with OLD obsolete ideas not good for this country. And before all you ardent republicans/closet racists go hiding behind the rational that McCain has Military experience or is a "war hero" I suggest you all read this incredibly in depth bio on McCain. He is the true elitist, only caring about his self-interests.

I just noticed someone called McSame COMPETENT! Imptent is more accurate. This guy is a joke! He's senile, angry, dishonest, arrogant and obnoxious! And Palin ---- she just needs to disappear. I really hope that she just scoots back to Alaska and keeps and eye on Russia, and is not the future of the Republican party. As someone who has never voted for a Democrat, if she is the future, I may never again vote for a Republican. There is NO WAY, NO HOW I could EVER vote for her. GO OBAMA/BIDEN.

Barney Frank? As much as you would like to pin the entire financial crisis on the Dems. it's not true. There are many factors that contributed from both parties. Now please explain how Deregulation (McCains plan) is going to fix things?

A smarter and more diverse energy policy to turn the economy around and stabilize world tensions.

Health care is a right. Emphasis on prevention can reduce costs.

4:31 pm October 8, 2008

Jenny wrote:

Obama sealed the deal. I look forward to his presidency, and having a first lady who doesn't constantly have a vacant look in her eyes. Did you see Cindy and her husband bolt right after the debate?

4:40 pm October 8, 2008

Benny N.Y.C. wrote:

Also, why are the republicans so afraid that democrats have done anything good, ever?! Whenever a Dem does something good like, an economic boom giving us a surplus: "That was because of Reagan". When ever the Republicans do something Bad like not protect us from 9/11 attacks, invading sovereign nations, economy on the brink of collapse: "Oh that was Clinton's and the Dem's fault."

infallibility is a dangerous political philosophy. We need logic, reason, flexibility and diplomacy.

ps. lol, please explain Sarah Palins exorcism for Witchcraft.

4:42 pm October 8, 2008

mrbiskit wrote:

We need a leader like Obama, not another Bush.

Recent character assassinations by Palin/McCain are detestable. Who cares that Obama was on a some Board with some 60's radical. On the other hand, McCain was thick as thieves with Charles Keating, who was a swindler on an almost unimaginable scale. McCain was also served on the advisory board to the U.S. chapter of an international group linked to ultra-right-wing death squads in Central America. He wasn't on some Board with somebody that was linked to this crazy organization, he was on their Board.
Talking about having character and ethics and being a maverick does not mean you have or are any of those things.

4:48 pm October 8, 2008

Nynn wrote:

Obama won, it is that simple.

4:48 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

benny nyc what about his preacher of 20 years who is a racist. his stance on botched abortions. the saving and loans crisis was two decades ago. has no reflection on today's financial crisis. which is a direct result of the clinton era administration. forcing financial institutions to give loans to unqualified (disadvantaged) home buyers.

4:55 pm October 8, 2008

India wrote:

McCain doesnt care,he just wants a job.He needs to sign up for a retirement home, he sounds ridiculous making those negative comments about our next president of the United States Obama.

4:55 pm October 8, 2008

Zinger wrote:

Obama comes shining through all of the crap. We need intelligent change and Obama is the one who can lead the way.

Palin is a joke!

5:03 pm October 8, 2008

imani wrote:

i am 16 and i think that mcCain is full of it he juss need to give the job to obama because his ass is to damm old to be running our country so to obama as our new prisident and it is not the color its whats right for us

5:03 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

benny nyc for a second i liked debating you. then you wrote the sarah palin witchcraft crap. your intimidated by her let me guess. come on you almost had me thinking you were intelligent. let me guess again 9/11 was an inside job. hey go watch another michael moore movie. you nut job. this coming from an american who clings to her guns and religion.

5:09 pm October 8, 2008

Benny N.Y.C. wrote:

lol, if you would like to see a "nutjob" look in the mirror. You are not "debating", just attacking in the tired true republican style. The Palin video is real and can be seen on you tube. You asked questions which I thought I answered. You have yet to reciprocate. I am not going to lose any sleep over you that's for sure. Learn how to you capital letters. They usually follow the end of sentences.

5:11 pm October 8, 2008

Ladi Gerri wrote:

McCain from beginning was so blind about the economy and telling the Americans are whining about it. Now he's blaming Wall Street for this mess. He should have blamed himself also for being naive about it. And the ideas he had mentioned about fixing the economy was already on the Bill that the House just passed about a couple of days ago. Obama won. No questions asked.

5:16 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

did i get to you. actually you didn't answer two of my questions. i have a life so i go now, but i will be back tonight to bless you with my pure intelligence! sweetie i think you might loose sleep over me tonight. you seem like an angry lib. a question for all you libs to think about while i'm gone. why are libs always looking for a handout? hey do they follow the end of the sentence?

5:21 pm October 8, 2008

Eva wrote:

The amazing thing is that there are women who believe that Palin are for women. She is not. McCain did not use good judgment when choosing Palin. Though I was glad because it just made sure he would not win in my book. I pray that Obama will be our next president. Ron Paul would have been even better since he really know what is going on in this country. Hopefully Obama will listen to Ron Paul.

5:28 pm October 8, 2008

ambivalent wrote:

I am now more perplexed than ever. Should I vote lesser of two evils - knowing that even the lesser of the evils will spiral us to a Hell like we've not yet experienced, or do I write in (thereby, in essence, negating my vote) the only person I believe is qualified to run the country? This is the only election where I have ever been unsure of my decision. Last night's debate certainly has caused me to think more about whether or not my voice even matters, anyway.

5:29 pm October 8, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Arrogance? Over Self-Confident? Condescending? Passing immediate judgement? lol, are you George Bush?

I actually did answer all your questions in multiple posts, some of which were snagged by the filter. Had I known i was dealing with someone of your caliber, I wouldn't have wasted my time. "Republicans" of your ilk don't read or bother to learn anything outside the scope of their generalities. I feel sorry for you. Oh and you misspelled "intelligence", I believe you meant "ignorance".

5:30 pm October 8, 2008

Rob wrote:

obama seemed to lie alot I am an idepent and to me obama

5:55 pm October 8, 2008

Chosing OBAMA wrote:

I decided to sit down and watch the debate with an open mind and try and see both parties point of view, however after about 30 mins of McCain rambling on and on and on I was ready to turn the channel. He just kept saying what his record is and telling us what is wrong and how things should be, but I was waiting to hear about how he was actually going to do it…Does he have a plan? So he served our Country, so does that mean he’s the best? NO!! There are a lot of crazy people who serve our country…there are racists who serve our country and child molesters who serve our country and all sorts of people who become POW’s, but that doesn’t make them the very best. McCain is too old for the job… can you imagine him in 4 or 8 years? His wife is stuck up and unsociable. Palin is really a whack job. She is drilled over and over on what to say so she doesn’t screw things up even more and her only knowledge is that of Alaska. Where did she come from? She plays a dirty game of un-humorous low blow comments and a lack of real understanding. I’ll take my chances with OBAMA because I believe that McCain may crock and then Palin will be president………now THAT’s a scary thought!!

5:55 pm October 8, 2008

Do I even need to say it? wrote:

Obama won.

5:59 pm October 8, 2008

Chosing Obama!! wrote:

I decided to sit down and watch the debate with an open mind and try and see both parties point of view, however after about 30 mins of McCain rambling on and on and on I was ready to turn the channel. He just kept saying what his record is and telling us what is wrong and how things should be, but I was waiting to hear about how he was actually going to do it…Does he have a plan? So he served our Country, so does that mean he’s the best? NO!! There are a lot of crazy people who serve our country…there are racists who serve our country and child molesters who serve our country and all sorts of people who become POW’s, but that doesn’t make them the very best. McCain is too old for the job… can you imagine him in 4 or 8 years? His wife is stuck up and unsociable. Palin is really a whack job. She is drilled over and over on what to say so she doesn’t screw things up even more and her only knowledge is that of Alaska. Where did she come from? She plays a dirty game of un-humorous low blow comments and a lack of real understanding. I’ll take my chances with OBAMA because I believe that McCain may crock and then Palin will be president………now THAT’s a scary thought!!

6:13 pm October 8, 2008

Judy Reed wrote:

Barack Obama was presidential. He answered questions clearly and respectfully. John McCain smirked, distorted the facts and spoke inarticulately. He failed to disguise his contempt for his rival by calling him "That One."

6:15 pm October 8, 2008

Stephen Colbert for President wrote:

Obama totally lost the debate when he unvailed his plan to buy up all the mortgages from people who couldn't afford them and then refinance at the current market values. I mean, what kind of ultra liberal, socialist plan is that?? Oh wait, I think that was McCain's idea...

I had to listen to this over radio for the first 1/2 hr and all I could hear was McCain wheezing as he spoke. He sounds and later I saw, he is an old man that is in no condition for this position. If he was a “maverick” in his “day”, so be it, I will give him that, out of respect. But he is in no shape for this job and so far out of touch he was nothing but a small, fragile, wailing old man on the stage with nothing of substance to say except "my friends" to the nth degree. It was pathetic.

6:34 pm October 8, 2008

Cori Gale wrote:

Obama won with his intelligent answers. Obama has a clear plan, to help people and to make this country a better country. He gives hope, for the first time ever since I started voting when I was eighteen. I am not voting for someone who not just because he is the less of the evil. Obama's intelligence, character, and experience; and how he is not willing to let this country go to hell anymore. Finally, there will be a stop to this country's hypocrisy. Healthcare, food, and shelter are a right for humans in a society, not just for the privileged few. Hopefully, the old world order is over - now it's time for equality for all, being responsible for this planet, and helping instead of forcing our ideology down other countries throat.

6:41 pm October 8, 2008

Krate wrote:

Lol gets your facts straight. The main reason for today’s financial crisis was the Gramm-Leach-Blily signed by President Bill Clinton 11/12/99, repealed the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, which was the litmus for the US
Economic melt down. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Phil Gramm (R-TX) and in the House of Representatives by James Leach (R-IA) in 1999. The bills were passed by a 54-44 vote along party lines with Republican support in the Senate[7] and by a 343-86 vote in the House of Representatives[8]. Nov 4, 1999: The final bipartisan bill resolving the differences, between House and Senate versions, was passed in the Senate 90-8-1 and in the House: 362-57-15.
It was a majority Republican congress back then so it’s both parties fault.

6:48 pm October 8, 2008

Your choice wrote:

This election is a choice between substance and style. America will likely opt for style, vote for fluff, and suffer the consequences. God help us.

6:49 pm October 8, 2008

kris wrote:

I am a Republican, but I will have to admit it was much more fun when Clinton was in office. He could do no wrong being a president during the tech bubble, which created our next couple of bubbles, that we are all paying for now. I am still amazed at his ability to lie us and yet we still liked him, I guess at the end of the day if Hilary did not care that he was getting blow jobs in the white house, why should the rest of us. (What are sexual relations anyway?)

We are going through a media created, instantaneous news recession. Everyone is so negative leading up to the election. Things are bad so don’t spend money, well things get really bad when people stop spending. Banks may fail so pull out your money, pull out your money and make the banks fail. It’s a self fulfilling prophecy.

6:55 pm October 8, 2008

Krate wrote:

Right-on! Cori Gale.

7:03 pm October 8, 2008

Frecklez wrote:

Geez--nothing like an election year to split the country to pieces. Liberals vs. conservatives--holy crap batman! We seem to forget that, historically, both liberals AND conservatives contributed much to this great country. You think your particular party has all the answers? Seriously, the manipulation of the system runs so deep that you can't really make heads or tails out of anything anyway. By the way, I'm 74 years old--a geezer. Just close your eyes and throw a dart will ya? Worst of 2 evils, maybe? Congress controls it all anyway.

7:30 pm October 8, 2008

DoingMyOwnResearch wrote:

Having read the comments, thoughts, and varyihg points-of-view regarding the debate and how each candidate performed, I have to agree with several who said the American people are the ones who lost last night. The biggest problem with the debate was not the Candidates but with those who selected the questions. How can we expect to get fresh points-of-view when we are getting the same tired, old, worn-out questions? I hope and pray that all of you who plan on voting will do as I am doing...look past the rhetoric and stump speeches, look past the spin by the pundits, look past the talking-heads each party puts out there. Do a little research on your own. THAT is how WE can do what is in the best interest of OUR country.

7:38 pm October 8, 2008

DoingMyOwnResearch wrote:

More on doing my own research…What I have done is to identify the things that are the highest priority to me and my family. I have learned where Obama and McCain both stand on those critical issues. While neither one is a 100% match down the line, there is one candidate who is aligned with my beliefs and points-of-view overwhelmingly more than the other and that is the candidate I will vote for. I strongly encourage all to do the same…do your homework and vote based on your beliefs and convictions of which one most represents what you believe and stand for. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

7:50 pm October 8, 2008

Afrikiti wrote:

President Obama won hands down! McCain is a little old man with severe health and mental problems.
Palin is a wind up Barbie who reads well. She can best be described as, Body by Fisher...Mind by Mattel.

The racist among us will never vote for Barack, no matter what. They will continue to drink the Republican Kool-aid and ask for more! Why would poor people vote Republican? They are for the ultra rich. Just be sure to vote Obama-Biden and get others to do the same. We must all work!

Seriously, can you sleep at night with the thought that Palin could only be a heartbeat way from the Presidency? It's a very scary thought.

8:08 pm October 8, 2008

Scared$hitless wrote:

Talk about having dram da kool-aid Afrikiti! While Palin may be a heartbeat away...she still has more Executive experience than Obama does. Come on and try to think for yourself there hoss. Don't be another one of those who believes everything they hear from a smooth-talker. BOTH partiies have brought us closer to Socialism than ever and BOTH will lead us furhter down that road..the question is which one will do it faster.

8:19 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

krate you are a left wing whack job. did the gramm-leach-bliley act cause the housing bubble? NO. that is one common myth among the progressive left. because it involves financial deregulation and the unpopular phil gramm, the act is vilified and assumed to be part of a broader chain of evil events. most of all the act enabled financial diversification and paved the way for a number of mergers. citigroup became what it is today. add shearson and primercia to the list. so far in the crisis times the diversification done considerably more good than harm. most importantly, glb made it possible for jp morgan to buy bear sterns and for bank of america to buy merrill lynch. it's why wachovia can consider a bid morgan stanley. wince all you want, but the reality is that we owe a big thanks to phil

8:45 pm October 8, 2008

Krate wrote:

lol left wing wack job? Starting off with that shows your stupidity. If you only knew. Sounds like I hit a nerve.

8:53 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

that's it? come on give me more. because whatever you throw at me is coming back ten times harder. liberalism is a disease. and son your going to die from it!

9:48 pm October 8, 2008

Joe 12pak wrote:

Ugghh. I wish it were funny to see some of you tossing the word "socialism" around as if any of you had a clue what it meant. You might say that the buyout of FannieMae and Freddie Mac and AIG by the government, and McCain's proposed buyouts of bad debt are examples of socialism in that they turn private capital into publically-funded (paid with tax money) institutions.
McCain supports the deregulation that led to this crisis, and he supports the gov. acquisitions that enable future violations.
And some of you still think you can get away with calling Obama a socialist?
Well, it's OK. I think this blog has broken my stupidometer anyway.

10:16 pm October 8, 2008

Tommye Rodrigues wrote:

McCain is my man: I love killing and so does he; I love the way our country is rapidly becoming a third world nation and he is for continuing the policies that are moving us in that direction; I love the excitement of living on the edge with bankruptcy our our nation the guillotine that is swinging closer and closer while we cleverly avoid it so far; I love war and the excitement of wartime and only hope it comes to us here at home so that we can have some of the fun and McCain will, I have no doubt, make that a reality. Yes, like Bush, McCain is my man!

10:17 pm October 8, 2008

reality wrote:

I read a couple comments on here regarding McCain's proposed $5000 tax break for insurance. The comments are something to the effect that it cost more than $5000 for medical care. I concur. However, the tax break is to give Americans $5000 to purchase insurance with, not to pay medical expenses. No wonder these people do not understand McCain's economic policy, they are obviously unable to understand even elementary concepts.

10:25 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

hey joe 12 pak the dems were in control of the bill to bail out fannie mae, freddie mac, and aig. mccains big idea for the bad mortgage compnaies bugs me too. but remember obama's pockets were getting lined with money from frannie mae. not mccains. he also has shady dealings with a lot of scandalous people. bill ayers, rev. wright, and his botched abortion dealings. come on you have to have some common sense! what about morals!

10:32 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

you know what i love tommy? is libs like you . who are so concerned for the innocent iraqis dying. yet your the first to vote for an american women to kill her own baby. tommy loves obama because he is wants something for nothing. way to tommy!

10:40 pm October 8, 2008

The Intelligistas wrote:

A new word that will quickly become part of the American Lexicon. Emotionally ill equipped, they will continue to exacerbate the problems that we are currently battling, by speaking ill of all that America represents. To them, it is all bad, so bad they prefer to tear down whatever is in their way. To rescue those of us, that they falsely believe to be unable to recognize our own perils, and serve us up some soup and bread since we cannot care for ourselves. Sound familiar? Mother Government, managed by these twits, will be there to extract our freedoms and our will. Like P.J. O'Rourke's "Sandalistas", they believe their (Machiavellian ) ideas to be the only plausible way to a successful future. Look quickly behind the curtain, there is no great and powerful Oz (Intelligistas). Thx

10:58 pm October 8, 2008

Why? wrote:

To all the PETA followers and other like thinking persons: Can you tell my why one would make the choice to defend animal rights with such passion, but refuse to take a stand to regard a human fetus as something that deserves the same protection. Philosophically, I'd like to understand the thought processes behind this. At it's core, I think this difference in thinking, defines the Liberal versus Conservative battleground. Why?

11:17 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

WHY how come you make so much sense. the problem is the liberals love everything that is wrong and immoral. they think they can live any way they want and nobody can judge them. when your wrong i will let you know because you are judged. there is consequences for everyone's actions. Why your right why are liberals so immoral?

11:41 pm October 8, 2008

I vote wrote:

McCain is more of the same...if he was voted in, the Republicans government would remain the same with a new (old) body in place of Bush! ...a funny looking old gopher instead of a funny looking monkey puppet. Look what the republicans have done to the country in the last 8 years!! How could you even THINK of voting for them again DUH? I couldn't believe the idiots who voted Bush in for a secong term... GOD HELP AMERICA if McCain gets in!

11:45 pm October 8, 2008

lol wrote:

i vote that is rude you calling obama a monkey puppet. what are you a racist?

11:55 pm October 8, 2008

Joe wrote:

Really. How could any intelligent person think that McCain was in the same league as Obama during that debate. It was sad. Time for him to go enjoy Cindy's money.

11:57 pm October 8, 2008

Joe wrote:

For Why: Why people like you start taking care of real babies who feel real hunger and pain instead of worrying about a collection of cells inside a woman who doesn't want a child?

12:19 am October 9, 2008

Donna wrote:

Obama won the debate no contest. McCain did poorly, but on the basis of his choosing Sarah Palin as vice president, in my opinion, disqualifies him from being even considered as a candidate. I can't believe the reckless stupidity of this dangerous choice. How can republicans be serious? This choice shows McCain at his worst.

12:19 am October 9, 2008

Donna wrote:

Obama won the debate no contest. McCain did poorly, but on the basis of his choosing Sarah Palin as vice president, in my opinion, disqualifies him from being even considered as a candidate. I can't believe the reckless stupidity of this dangerous choice. How can republicans be serious? This choice shows McCain at his worst.

12:35 am October 9, 2008

lol wrote:

hey joe try to justify it any way you want. have you ever heard of adoption. what about how not to get pregnant. this might be a little to over your head. your like a couple fries short of a happy meal. instead of being called joe lets call you boy wonder. the best part of you ran down your mom's leg!

12:46 am October 9, 2008

Laura wrote:

Obama won the debate. He is the only candate of presidential caliber. McCain has reversed his views on regulation of the financial world, at least he says he did. He is a real "flip flopper." Calls himself a maverick but voted with his party 95% of the time.

2:24 am October 9, 2008

Your Mother wrote:

You are all pathetic. Can't get past the carnal language. It never fails, when it's time for important issues, all the uneducated goofy people start yapping. It's amazing how you all pass on your grotesque, political party faces, and fail to say anthing valuable. Peoples minds are actually made up, and you wont sway anyone at this point. The 'undecided' are just keeping their mouths shut till voting day. They HAVE already picked their president. Get over yourselves.

2:28 am October 9, 2008

Kinabalu wrote:

Obama won the domestic policy part by a little, although neither really understands the economic crisis. Example: Obamas comment that corporations register in Delaware because of the more favorable tax laws there. McCain won the foreign policy and energy parts by a lot.

3:01 am October 9, 2008

Gerry (Louisiana) wrote:

McCain is more prepared for the position
Obama is more charismatic

Obama won the debate

3:17 am October 9, 2008

OLIVIA wrote:

Obama clearly won the debate hands down. there's no denying it! Some of his points and ideas weren't to great but they were ten times better than the wack-job McCain. God bless that old man. Another thing that makes no sense to me is when americans say "God bless America." How about God bless our World? Are we really that selfish? I mean come on i'm only thirteen and I understand that is MCain becomes our president that he will be worse than Bush. What person has the audacity to vote for such a man? Now I understand that if your republican you usually stick with your political party and vote for the republican candidate; vice versa. with McCain we'll go down the same road we have been going down for the past few years. The economy is crashing and our country is in a downward sp

5:46 am October 9, 2008

A concerned American wrote:

All McCain does is blow smoke, I don't care any more if he fought in the war, he does not have any new ideas, his plans is to run the countyr just like we have in
the past. We need a new perspective and a new direction. Its like listen to Bush all over again

5:58 am October 9, 2008

Osobored wrote:

We need a president who cares about this country, not himself or herself. This is not a Beauty-contest. Too bad the media people ruined her chance, otherwise, Hillary Clinton will be the best Choice to be our President.

6:07 am October 9, 2008

Bingie wrote:

Any one can tell you all kinds of ideas just to get elected, you fool. Hillary won't need any training, and we all know what she will do for this country. Wake Up !!

7:39 am October 9, 2008

reality wrote:

I have yet to hear any valid reasons on here why any particular candidate won the debate. People talk about how cool and collected Obama was. I recorded the debate and re watched it. Obama stuutered quite a bit and kept saying things like "uh, eh, uh, uh , uh...". during the 30 minutes i kept track, He did this about twice as much as McCain did when groping for an answer. I do not know how that made him any more articulate than McCain. Many post on here talk about President Bush. He was not in the debate, I have seen it twice now, He was not even in the room. Does anyone have any valid reasons they can give why anyone won that debate? Reasons not based on emotion?

9:33 am October 9, 2008

Morton Cogen wrote:

At one time Sen. McCain may have been an independent thinker, but his recent actions and this debate have shown him to be one of the Republican herd.

9:36 am October 9, 2008

June wrote:

McCain & Palin are unethical & running a discustingly sleazy campaign. They will do NOTHING for the middle class, & anyone who thinks they offer hope for what ails this nation are BRAIN DEAD. Joe 6 pack is now our roll model? For deciding the country's direction? Send Joe to rehab. & give us a superior President ~ Obama.

9:55 am October 9, 2008

NOBAMA realitycheck wrote:

Congratulations on letting Obama use his charisma and charm to blind our nation into thinking he would be a great president. His ties to socialism and 'the new party' are going to destroy our democracy in the US. We fight so hard for other countries to be like us, why on earth should we allow someone to come in and change how things are run here?

No I don't see McCain being the 'great' president that we have always wanted but he stands by what America is about and I can justify a vote for that.

10:01 am October 9, 2008

Sandra Lee wrote:

We contacted the Washington Post yesterday because the Obama button was not working. Thus the votes would have been slanted in McCains favor. I repeat Obama's button did not work. How disappointing.

10:21 am October 9, 2008

NoBama wrote:

The losers are the American people. BaLACK Obama is bad for the economy. Just look at how the world/US financial markets react whenever the polls show BaLACK Obama is leading.

12:55 pm October 9, 2008

McCain?? Good luck getting healthcare! wrote:

So, you'll take McCain's $5000 tax credit for healthcare? Sounds pretty good. trouble is, You'll need another $7000 out of your own pocket to get the plan you have now. McCain doesn't give a damn about YOUR healthcare, he's on a plan...funded by, you guessed it...YOU. Think McCain's going to get you out of trouble with your mortgage? Think again...read the news today, he has (again) changed his story. The man is old, doddering, out of touch. I appreciate the POW thing, and I cannot imagine how tough that was, but it does NOT qualify him to lead our country NOW. What WOULD victory in Iraq look like, anyway? To me, it would be saving as many of our brave men and women as possible by bringing them home!

3:32 pm October 9, 2008

dk wrote:

McCain "lead" us out of our current crisis?
He can't even lead his campaign! They throw something different every day hoping it might stick.
He has repeatedly admitted that many in his party don't like him.
Such a leader!!

3:48 pm October 9, 2008

Independent and Sick of it. wrote:

Everyone can criticize the other canidate but please try to stay close to the center so that comments are not unpleasent to those who are independent and dislike mud being shoved down my throat.

3:57 pm October 9, 2008

Sick of lol wrote:

lol you are indeed a far right wacko who's views are not American but closer to that of the Nazi's. Go live in another country.

4:00 pm October 9, 2008

Benny NYC wrote:

"have you ever heard of adoption. what about how not to get pregnant. this might be a little to over your head. your like a couple fries short of a happy meal. instead of being called joe lets call you boy wonder. the best part of you ran down your mom’s leg!"

lol, your insults only illustrate your ignorance and lack of credibility. However, for a change youbrought up a point albeit a reason to vote for the Dems. Re:"What about how not to get pregnant"? Palin is against all forms of sex education and contraception, therefore making it more likely our children will not have the tools necessary to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Abstinence is her solution and look how good worked for her fam. I just don't understand pro-lifers. Who are you to tell anyone what to do with thier bodies.

4:01 pm October 9, 2008

agree with sick of lol wrote:

Ouch! that was extreme, but close to the mark. Lol probably has a strap-on that hangs further right than Ann Coulter's strap-on.

In McCains own words:
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"I didn't decide to run for president to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be president because it had become my ambition to be president. . . . In truth, I'd had the ambition for a long time."
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There you go. Straight from the horses mouth. McCain does not care about you, or this country. Only himself. He actually called the presidency "A prize". Not a privilege not a social service, "A prize" of his "ambition".
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Go to you tube and type "mccain ambition" and you can actually hear him say the above. Then you will hear him give a totally B.S. answer to the same question to a pastor in church. Despicable.

5:03 pm October 9, 2008

rbox wrote:

What you have to ask your self is which is more imortant experience which McCain has or senility which McCain also seems to have. Personally I'll take sane, rational and green over senile and expericenced

5:31 pm October 9, 2008

anonymous wrote:

Given McCain's irratic and inconsistent positions - it is hard to understand his claim of being a steady hand on the rudder. As a conservative, his choice of Palin was not great (I would have preferred Kay Bailey Hutchinsons - conservative and articulate) but workable - and then he pulls this bailout stunt. He calls himself a maverick, but what he is irratic. At least Obama is consistent. At this rate, I won't vote for either tickets.

6:32 pm October 9, 2008

Osobored wrote:

Don't forget, 18 million for Hillary Clinton. These 18 million will decide who they want, so shut up, all of you.

8:48 pm October 9, 2008

Fu from PRC wrote:

Only for USA,Obama is eligible enough.But for the complicated world,only McCain is completely eligible.Perhaps the tragedy is that both men and women are always short-sighted,thus,we have introduced some great things like World War,as well as various massacre.

9:59 pm October 9, 2008

Cy wrote:

McCain is a hot-headed, erratic, old crank with short little troll arms. Obama qwned him.

7:30 am October 10, 2008

Tom wrote:

It seems McCain is the one who wants big government, how ironic!

10:16 am October 10, 2008

Undecided until now wrote:

Lol thanks for all of your comments. You helped me finally decide who to vote for in the upcoming election. Your insight is indeed inspiring.
Thanks again!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

1:28 am October 11, 2008

To all the rednecks supporting McCain/Palin wrote:

You should all be ashamed of yourselves for spreading your hate – calling Obama a terrorist and an Arab because you don’t agree with his policies is just plain stupid and ignorant

People may vote for Obama because they simply do not want to be in the company of bigots. You are an embarrassment to the rest of us Americans.

I have more respect for McCain for standing up to you idiots and telling you what the rest of us want to tell you . . . stop spreading your hate.

12:02 pm October 19, 2008

Karen from MN wrote:

Ronald Regan was considered too old by many, and he was one of the greatest presidents in 21st century history. I'll take Old, experienced, military vetreran, over style. I want down to earth, honest, non-racist people in charge: McCain/Palin

1:16 pm October 19, 2008

Joseph wrote:

I think this blog is a farce, just like a bunch of them out there. All you have to do is change your name 50+ times, and you have one guy out there hoppin about Obama, ond one guy about McCain.

He's the guy that comes out and says, "you finally made up my mind...." LMAO

WHAT A MAROON.

THEY ALREADY HAD THEIR MINDS MADE UP BEFORE THEY CAME HERE.

1:30 pm October 19, 2008

TO: Good luck getting healthcare! wrote:

If you look at the down falls of Obama's health plan, you will see that you shouldn't go there at all. Look at some of the problems with FREE health care in Europe.

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Want to wait 13 days for help in a waiting room? I can't afford to miss that much work, can you?
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Get a grip stupid.

10:35 pm October 22, 2008

lol wrote:

hi my friends i'm back. i never knew you all loved me so much. i haven't been on in awhile but if i knew how missed i was i would have been keeping in touch. obama is a fraud on october 21st he defaulted in a lawsuit brought on by phillip j. berg a hillary supporter. he is from pennsylvania. please check out his website it sure gives me a chuckle. http://www.obamacrimes.com/.

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